Renowned human rights advocate and former Senator, Shehu Sani, has raised alarm over the shocking revelation made by Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu. According to Ribadu, a significant portion of the arms used by bandits and terrorists in Nigeria are not only identical but are also reportedly sourced from corrupt security personnel colluding with these criminal elements.
Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Sani expressed deep concern, describing this revelation as undeniable evidence that Nigeria’s persistent security challenges are being fueled and sustained by rogue operatives within the nation’s defense and security agencies. In his characteristic candid style, he called for immediate and decisive action, urging a thorough “fumigation and deworming” of the Nigerian Police and Army to rid these institutions of corrupt elements undermining national security from within.
Sani’s bold stance shines a spotlight on a long-standing issue: the complicity of insiders in the security sector who have allegedly turned their duty to protect into a self-serving enterprise. His call to cleanse these institutions reflects the urgent need for reforms that go beyond rhetoric, addressing the systemic failures plaguing Nigeria’s security architecture.
The former senator’s comments have sparked a wave of reactions across social media, with many Nigerians echoing the call for accountability and transparency in the country’s fight against terrorism and banditry. As insecurity continues to ravage parts of the nation, Sani’s assertion underscores the importance of addressing the internal saboteurs who threaten to thwart every effort made to restore peace and stability.
In a time where trust in security institutions is waning, Sani’s proposal for a “fumigation” of these agencies may well be a necessary step in reclaiming their integrity and restoring public confidence. Whether or not the government will act on these revelations remains to be seen, but the conversation has undoubtedly been reignited, with eyes now turned to how authorities will respond.
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