INSECURITY In NIGERIA: President Tinubu’s Special Adviser Reveals Information About Crime Experience And Security Perception
The Presidency has responded to a report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) about crime and security in the country. The report shows that cases of kidnapping, armed banditry, and cattle rustling have reduced significantly. The NBS survey, covering May 2023 to April 2024, revealed that about 614, 937 Nigerians were killed in one year. It also reported that 2, 235, 954 people were kidnapped nationwide, with N2. 2 trillion paid as ransom, averaging N2. 7 million per case. The President’ s Special Adviser on Policy Communications, Barr. Daniel Bwala, explained that the survey was conducted to promote transparency in data reporting.
” Facts speak for themselves. The country has witnessed a drastic decline in cases of incessant kidnapping in the South, armed banditry, and cattle rustling in the North, especially North West, ” Bwala stated in a statement on released on Wednesday. He credited the decline in insecurity to the proactive measures of the current administration. He highlighted key achievements, such as the arrest of Simon Ekpa, a Finland- based agitator accused of inciting violence and unrest in the Southeast. This arrest, he said, disrupted his network and contributed to improved stability in the region. Also, the Adviser pointed out the significant drop in attacks on schools in Northern Nigeria.
This is a region that had previously suffered from repeated incidents of mass abductions of students by armed groups. He praised the collaborative efforts of security agencies and community leaders, which have helped restore a sense of safety in many previously troubled areas. He also commended ongoing investments in modern security equipment and intelligence gathering, noting that these strategies are gradually yielding results.
Meanwhile, a new challenge emerged as the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) faced a cyberattack on its official website just one day after releasing the crime and security report. The breach raised concerns about attempts to undermine the credibility of the report.
The NBS quickly issued a statement urging the public to disregard any information from the compromised site, emphasizing that the original report remains valid and accurate. The government condemned the hacking incident and pledged to investigate the matter thoroughly, vowing to bring those responsible to justice. Officials assured Nigerians that measures would be taken to strengthen the cybersecurity infrastructure of key institutions to prevent future breaches.
This incident, they said, underscores the importance of safeguarding critical national data, particularly as the government continues its efforts to enhance transparency and accountability.
Despite the hacking incident, the Presidency reaffirmed its commitment to addressing security challenges and maintaining open communication with the public. It called on citizens to rely only on verified information and avoid spreading rumors or misinformation that could cause panic. Insecurity in Nigeria remains a major challenge, affecting the lives of many people across the country. Problems such as kidnapping, armed robbery, banditry, and terrorism are common in several regions. In some areas, schools have been attacked, and students kidnapped for ransom. Farmers also face threats from armed groups, making it difficult to farm peacefully. The government has made efforts to reduce these issues by working with security agencies.
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