Terrorism: FG Lacks Political Will To Curb Incessant Killings, We Did It In Rivers – It can Be Done In The country, We Are Prepared To Help – Amaechi
The former governor of Rivers State, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has said President Bola Tinubu administration is lacking political will to curb the incessant killings and terrorist attacks that plagues our country today and said Rivers State experienced insecurity of Militancy and youth restiveness but was curbed, contained and normalcy achieved within a shortest period of time.
He said “the government has failed to provide adequate protection for its citizens, as evidenced by the surge in terrorist attacks and mass kidnappings in some parts of the country making, it a serious challenge to our national security.
“This failure to act decisively has sadly emboldened terrorists and eroded public trust which in turn have adverse effects on the National Security.”
He said “the incessant attacks on innocent citizens in Plateau; the reported attack and kidnapping of secondary school Girls in Kebbi; an ambush on soldiers in Borno resulting in the abduction and killing of the 25 Brigade Taskforce Commander, Brigadier General, Musa Uba; the attack on a CAC church in Eruku, Kwara State and the kidnapping of a priest, Rev. Fr. Bobbo Paschal, in Kaduna – all within a week – are too much to be ignored.”
Amaechi who is also a former Minister of Transportation further said “the Federal Government needs to step up its game, sharpen its response to terrorist activities, strengthen military intelligence and tactical operations, and live up to the expectations of its people.”
Advised President Tinubu On His Primary Assignment
Amaechi went further and advised President Tinubu on his primary assignment which he said “is the security of lives and property. Enough of looking the other way or issuing watery statements of condemnation.”
” Prioritizing a summit or jetting out for whatever reason when Nigerians are dying can never be the trait of a good leader. It is time to probe wrong decisions, strategize, and make tough calls.”
“The current situation calls for decisive leadership, stronger intelligence coordination, and accountability.”
” We did it in Rivers State; it can be done in the country. We are prepared to help if you request help.”