A political activist, Peter Akah, has expressed concern over the worsening state of insecurity in Nigeria, attributing the persistent crisis to what he described as weak accountability and inadequate action by authorities.
Akah stated that the situation is unlikely to improve as long as there is a perception that those responsible for addressing insecurity are not being held accountable or taking sufficient measures to protect citizens.
According to him, Nigerians must remain vigilant and continue to speak out against insecurity to ensure that the issue receives the attention it deserves and that meaningful long-term solutions are pursued.
The activist lamented the growing trend of child abductions, describing it as alarming that even a two-year-old child could be kidnapped and taken into the forest by criminals.
He argued that while political activities and election preparations often dominate public discourse, the safety and security of citizens should remain a top priority.
Akah noted that children have increasingly become soft targets for kidnappers, who demand ransom from families, thereby perpetuating a cycle of criminality and fear across communities.
“The core issue remains the failure to fully carry out the primary responsibility of protecting lives and property, which allows this situation to persist,” he said.
He called on relevant authorities to strengthen security measures and demonstrate greater commitment to safeguarding lives and property across the country.
