With the recent terrorism threats in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, the more I think about the subject, the more I believe that it is one task that must be undertaken with all determination, passion, commitment and diligence. On account of the fact that the issue directly impacts on the day-to-day lives of every one of us, it seems doable to me. Because of the increasing trend of domestic and international terrorism, there is an urgent need to have well trained security practitioners who can effectively deal with the challenge of terrorism and other related crime in Nigeria.
The Nigerian national security landscape is complex and ever-changing. The Nigerian government has made progress in addressing the security issues and threats in the country but there’s still so much more that can be done.
The insecurity in Nigeria is a major problem that needs to be addressed. The people of Nigeria deserve to live in peace and security, and it is up to the government to ensure that they do. Insecurity in Nigeria is a problem that has persisted for far too long and it needs to be addressed as soon as possible. There are many factors that have contributed to this insecurity. It is time for the government to acknowledge this issue and find ways of dealing with it. The insecurity in Nigeria can be traced back to 1960 when there was an attempted coup d’etat by Maj. Chukwuma Nzeogwu. This was followed by another coup in 1966 led by Col. Ojeman Kalu, and then the 1980s had a series of military coups that left many people dead or missing. There were also terrorist attacks which claimed the lives of innocent people as well. It is clear that there has been far too much violence and crime in this country, and it is time for change to take place.
Recently, there has been an increase in cases of kidnapping in Nigeria. It has become so common that some people have stopped reporting cases because they are so frequent. The government needs to do something about this; they cannot just ignore it and let the situation get worse.
Another major issue that has been plaguing Nigeria is the rise in cybercrime. There are many people who use the internet to commit crimes, and this needs to be stopped immediately. There have also been reports of children being exploited through pornography websites, which is extremely disturbing.
How The Government has responded to insecurity in Nigeria
The insecurity in Nigeria has been a major problem for the government. In response, the government has implemented a number of measures to try to improve the security situation. However, the results have been mixed at best, as there have been no long- lasting positive effect.
With the rise in violent crimes, especially armed robberies and kidnappings, the government has taken steps to try reduce crime. The National Security Act was passed by President Goodluck Jonathan in 2012 with the goal of curtailing terrorist activities as well as other criminal acts. This act allows security forces to arrest anyone suspected of committing a terrorist act without requiring any evidence or court order. In addition, it also allows members of the security forces to search houses without a warrant and arrest anyone found with weapons. The act also prohibits anyone from forming or being a member of any organization deemed to be terrorist.
The National Security Act has been heavily criticized for being too broad and violating human rights. It has been used to arrest several activists who have spoken out against the government, especially those who have called for an independent state in the south. In addition, there have been reports that security forces have abused their power by extorting money from civilians and raping women. While these are certainly serious issues, a recent report shows that the security situation has actually improved in Nigeria. The report shows that despite an increase in kidnappings, there are fewer deaths from terrorism than before. However, this is not true for everyone as some areas such as the Niger Delta continue to be affected by violence.
The implementation of the national security act has provided both positive and negative outcomes in tackling insecurity and a renovation of the law might be what we need to find a long lasting solution to the security threats in the country.
Obviously, the Nigerian government has made efforts to counter the fast-rising security threats, affecting the country on a daily basis but as the saying goes, Rome wasn’t built in a day. It takes relentless and continuous effort to rid a society of insecurity and other life threatening vices and such society is our hope and expectation for the country in years to come.
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