The six western states of Nigeria inaugurate a security outfit named Amotekun to protect the southwestern states. Members of Odua People’s Congress (OPC) and other groups was recruited as members of this security outfit. Controversy has trailed the new security organization since it was inaugurated. The Northwest and Northeast geo-political zone are vehemently against the …
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Another Tragedy, Same Old, Tired and Ineffective Solution
The definition of insanity is doing same thing over and over and expecting a different result. Another unspeakable crime just occurred in Ore Junction. Mrs. Funke Olakunrin, 58-year-old daughter of Afenifere leader, Mr. Reuben Fasoranti was killed during attempted kidnapping. It is alleged that the perpetrators are Fulani Herdsmen. The fact of the matter is …
Insecurity and Failure of Centralized Police Force
Nigeria have had centralized police force since independence. The result so far is that Nigeria have had inadequate security and ineffective enforcement of law and order around the country. It is not unusual to see police officers in check points around the country collecting bribes from motorist, motor cycle operators and ordinary Nigerians going about …