In a heart-wrenching wake-up call, Prof Chris Mustapha Nwaokobia Jr. highlights the dire state of national security in Nigeria. The recent tragic murder and kidnapping of a judge’s son in Kaduna serve as a haunting reminder of the ongoing violence perpetrated by non-state actors. Prof Nwaokobia Jr. questions whether the political class and partisan activists comprehend the gravity of the situation.
With references to past incidents like the Chibok and Dapchi kidnappings, the article emphasizes the urgent need for the government to take decisive action to protect its citizens. Prof Nwaokobia Jr. draws from personal experience, having lost his younger sister to kidnappers in 2015, and emphasizes the widespread suffering endured by countless families.
The article calls for critical measures such as the establishment of state police, devolution of power, and the scrapping of the National Youth Service Corps. Prof Nwaokobia Jr. posits that prioritizing politics, profligacy, and populism over the safety and well-being of the Nigerian people will only lead to further suffering.
In a passionate plea, Prof Nwaokobia Jr. warns that those who play politics with the lives of the people will eventually face a terrifying reckoning. The nation’s future hangs in the balance, and immediate action is imperative to halt the reign of wickedness and restore peace and security.
