NNPP chieftain, Buba Galadima, has sharply criticised the Federal Government’s handling of insecurity, insisting that Nigeria’s current approach lacks the intelligence, technology and seriousness required to end terrorism.
Galadima spoke during an interview with AIT, where he
questioned the government’s frequent call for rapid recruitment of more police
personnel. According to him, this has contributed to public confusion about the
government’s actual strategy.
He said, “Why do you need more boots on the ground? This
issue is not about flexing muscles. It is about knowledge, technology and
intelligence. The government has to be serious,” he stated.
He cited former President Goodluck Jonathan’s last-minute
gains against Boko Haram as an example of decisive action.
“Jonathan within six weeks almost obliterated Boko Haram
before the elections of 2015,” he said.
Galadima criticised the government for failing to deploy
advanced surveillance tools, despite evidence that insurgents possess
sophisticated monitoring gadgets. Referring to the killing of Brigadier General
Musa Oba, he said,
“We were told on social media that one boy said he was
speaking to the commander of those who arrested the Brigadier General, and said
that in front of them they see the whole of Sambisa Forest. If terrorists can
have such a gadget, what stops the Nigerian government, even using satellite,
to pick them?”
He condemned what he described as wasteful spending on
security. “Over one trillion naira budgeted… what is the need? It’s like a
waste,” he said.
“When you hire contractors, you tell them what to do. Clear
this area and hand over to us. You don’t need any effort. You don’t need to
lose any life. They will do it.”
Galadima insisted that Nigerians only want peace, regardless
of who delivers it.
“All we need is peace. We don’t care who brings about that
peace. And it has to be the use of technology,” he said.
Responding to questions about U.S. President Donald Trump’s
recent comments on Nigeria, Galadima cautioned against dismissing the American
leader.
He said, “Don’t disregard Trump. What Trump is doing is that
he’s rattling them. Trump is a transactional leader. He’s jealous that China
and France are friends of this government. So he wants to have a piece of the
cake.”
He expressed fear that the government could panic under
Trump’s pressure.
“My fear is that out of fear they can cede the whole of
Nigeria to Trump,” he warned.
Galadima, however, predicted that Trump would not launch any
attack. “Trump will not strike. You will soon see. Whenever you see Trump
clapping for this government, he has milked us dry,” he added.
He stressed that his concern stems from patriotism. “Nigeria
is so dear to me,” he said.
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