The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed finally speaks about the state of insecurity in the country agreeing that the current insecurity situation in the country is at a menacing level at the moment but did note that even though the situation has escalated that the Federal government isn’t overwhelmed.
Alhaji Lai Mohammed made this clarification during a press briefing on Tuesday, where he also said the government and its security agencies have the wherewithal in terms of personnel and firepower to crush bandits, insurgents, criminals, and other enemies of the Nigerian state.
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He said, “It is no longer news that our dear nation is facing security challenges. However, I have read comments saying the Federal Government is overwhelmed and doesn’t have a clue as to how to tackle the challenges. Some have even gone as far as suggesting a truncation of the democratic order, a clearly treasonable stance.
“Well, I am here today to assure all Nigerians that while the government acknowledges the security challenges we face at this time, from terrorism to kidnapping, banditry, and farmer-herder conflict, it is definitely not overwhelmed and indeed it has the wherewithal, as you will see in the days ahead, to confront the challenges headlong and restore law and order, peace and security.”
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