Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to identify the bandits causing terror in the country. He warned that if the President does not act, Nigerians may need to seek assistance from abroad. Obasanjo made these remarks on Friday, November 28, during his address at the Plateau Unity Christmas and Praise Festival. He pointed out that despite the ongoing k!llings of Nigerians from various regions and religions, the government appears unable to safeguard its citizens, labeling the violence as "nonsensical."
"We are part of the global community. If our government fails to protect us, we have the right to ask the international community for help. If we are being k!lled, it is the government's duty to intervene. We must demand that our leaders take action at all levels and in every aspect of life," he stated. Obasanjo also emphasized that the world has progressed to a point where criminals cannot escape justice. "In this technological age, no one should be able to hide after committing a crime without being detected by modern satellites," he remarked.
Reflecting on his presidency, Obasanjo noted that the current use of drones allows for easier apprehension of individuals, unlike during his administration. He questioned the logic behind the government negotiating with and compensating criminals. "Before I left office, I was aware that we had the ability to apprehend anyone in Nigeria. The limitation we faced then was that, after identifying a criminal, we lacked the means to capture them without ground or air movement. Now, with drones, we can take them down. Why are we not doing this? Why are we engaging in negotiations? And after the government pays these criminals, it denies any involvement! We should urge our government to take action.
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6 comments:
With Baba Age if he did not say the truth to government of Nigeria to take action, who will say it.
How can a government be negotiating with bandits, is very bad clear them off from the country
We are in global world and u can not protect Ur citizens from bandits.
Yes is true with the modern satellites and drones u should be able to protect Ur citizens from bandits and terrorist
Yes Nigerians is a part of global community.
Nigeria government should don't need to negotiate with criminals or terrorist because they will keep demanding, chase them out of Ur country.
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