A former director at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Prof. Aminu Ibrahim, says corruption, betrayal and poor coordination can undermine security operations, lamenting that insecurity is a major obstacle to Nigeria’s development.
He stressed the need for collaboration between the Federal Government and the Zamfara State Government to address security challenges, believing that tackling insecurity requires a comprehensive approach.
Speaking on Sunday evening in Gusau, Prof. Ibrahim, who was conferred with the traditional title by the Emir of Gusau, Alhaji Abdulkadir Ibrahim Bello, lamented the persistence of insecurity in the state and other parts of the country.
According to him, there is a need to improve intelligence gathering and encourage greater community participation to address the persistent security challenges confronting the state, stressing that tackling insecurity requires a comprehensive approach involving security agencies, government institutions, traditional rulers, community leaders and other stakeholders.
He said, “Insecurity is a major obstacle to the development of Zamfara State, there the need for the Federal Government to work closely with the state government to develop and implement effective security strategies.”
Ibrahim also stressed the importance of credible intelligence gathering, warning that corruption, betrayal and poor coordination could undermine security operations, saying that security strategies should not be restricted to the activities of security personnel alone but must also incorporate communities.
He called for the identification and engagement of individuals capable of developing practical solutions rather than those primarily interested in financial benefits.
