A prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has called on the country’s service chiefs to adopt a more robust approach to dealing with terrorists responsible for the killing of innocent citizens. The APC chieftain expressed concern over the rising incidence of killings by suspected bandits in several states, including Kwara, Borno, Zamfara and Niger.
Oyintiloye, a former member of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, urged security agencies to take a more aggressive stance against those involved in the killings and their sponsors. He emphasized that the heads of security agencies must take decisive action to end the violence that has left many Nigerians living in fear and anxiety. While acknowledging the efforts of security agencies to address the situation, he warned the service chiefs not to relent in their pursuit of defeating terrorist groups and advised them to scrutinize their own ranks for individuals who may be undermining anti‑terrorism efforts.
To tackle the menace effectively, Oyintiloye suggested that the service chiefs engage local security networks in intelligence gathering. He believes involving stakeholders from different communities would help prevent terrorist activities and attacks. He also recommended that security agencies target the financial backbone of terrorist groups to complement their operational efforts.
Oyintiloye commended President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly for providing the necessary support and budgetary allocation to reduce violent crimes in the country. He expressed optimism that, with the cooperation of all stakeholders and the collective effort of Nigerians, the nation would ultimately defeat the menace of insecurity.
His remarks come as Nigeria continues to grapple with terrorism and banditry, which have claimed countless lives and displaced many communities. The government is working to strengthen its security apparatus and collaborate with local and international partners to address the crisis.
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