Segun Sowunmi, a prominent figure within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has voiced strong criticism over the handling of insecurity in Nigeria. During a Monday interview on Arise Television’s ‘Day Break’ program, he asserted that the nation’s security challenges have not been met with the urgency they warrant.
His comments came in the wake of the tragic death of former military spokesperson Major-General Rabe Abubakar (retired), who lost his life while in the custody of bandits. Sowunmi emphasized that while government officials frequently appeal for patience and assure the public that their strategies need more time to yield results, they fail to acknowledge the daily hardships faced by citizens. As hardships persist, he noted, frustration and agitation inevitably escalate.
“We are confronted with individuals perpetrating violent acts, yet the response has lacked the required gravity,” Sowunmi stated. He pointed out that governors in regions most affected by insecurity have not demonstrated sufficient urgency, and local government authorities have similarly fallen short in their duties.
He further lamented that the public’s reaction has not matched the scale of the crisis, especially following the loss of a high-ranking military officer. “Overall, the national response does not reflect the severity of what we are dealing with,” he concluded.