Without mincing words, former Deputy Inspector General of Police, DIG Johnson Kokumu has stated that all states in Nigeria is susceptible to the gripping menace of insecurity
Fielding questions from Journalists moments after he delivered a paper as the guest speaker during the World Radio Day event organized by the Freelance and Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria (FIBAN) in Ogun State’s capital, Abeokuta, DIG Kokumo spoke on the widespread challenges faced by every section of the country.
DIG Kokumo underscored the severity of the security issues, citing various forms of criminal activities plaguing the nation, including kidnapping, banditry, murder, piracy, cultism, and bombings.
He passionately called upon the citizens, emphasizing that combating insecurity is not solely the responsibility of law enforcement but a collective duty of the community.
I appeal to those engaged in radio presentation to use this medium to fight crime and criminalities in Nigeria,” urged DIG Kokumo, highlighting the critical role of media in addressing these challenges.
His address painted a grim picture, acknowledging the prevalence of insecurity across the nation, encompassing issues such as pipeline gas vandalization, IPOB activities, unrest in the middle belt, and the persistent threat of Boko Haram in the northeast.
The Deputy Inspector General stressed that no community in Nigeria remains untouched by the various criminalities happening, urging citizens to be vigilant and prepared to combat crime.
The call to action was not limited to law enforcement but extended to the broader population.
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