A Security And Intelligence Expert, Yahuza Getso, Has Rejected President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s

A security and intelligence expert, Yahuza Getso, has rejected President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s claim that there has been meaningful progress in tackling insecurity in Nigeria, insisting that the reality on the ground shows continued worsening violence across several regions of the country. Getso argued that insecurity remains deeply entrenched, particularly in the North-Central and North-West geopolitical zones, where banditry, kidnappings and armed attacks have persisted despite ongoing military operations and government assurances.He stated that a large proportion of criminal actors operating in these regions are known to security agencies, and accused authorities of failing to take decisive action despite having intelligence and identification data on those responsible for repeated attacks. He maintained that the persistence of violence undermines claims of significant improvement in national security.

The expert’s comments come amid continued national debate over the effectiveness of Nigeria’s security strategy under the current administration, with government officials frequently pointing to military operations and coordinated offensives against insurgent groups and armed bandits. Getso has repeatedly commented on Nigeria’s security challenges in previous interviews, often calling for stronger intelligence-led policing, better coordination among security agencies, and more decisive action against armed groups operating in rural and forested areas. Nigeria has faced prolonged insecurity for more than a decade, driven by insurgency in the North-East, banditry in the North West, and communal conflicts in parts of the North-Central region. Despite sustained military operations, attacks on civilians, kidnappings for ransom, and rural displacement continue to pose major humanitarian and economic challenges.

The Federal Government has consistently maintained that it is making progress through expanded security deployments, improved intelligence operations, and collaboration between military and law enforcement agencies. However, critics like Getso argue that the persistence and scale of attacks indicate that current strategies are insufficient, calling for a reassessment of national security policy and enforcement mechanisms. The debate reflects broader public concern over safety, with insecurity remaining one of the most pressing issues shaping political and social discourse in the country.