Former Abia State Governor and Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has proposed the creation of a new community-based security outfit to tackle Nigeria’s rising insecurity. Kalu drew inspiration from the defunct Bakassi Boys, which successfully curbed violent crimes in the South East during his tenure as governor.
Speaking with journalists at the National Assembly in Abuja, Kalu lamented that insecurity across the country had reached a dangerous level, stressing that only a homegrown, people-oriented security structure could complement the efforts of the military and other security agencies. He stressed the importance of international collaboration, particularly with the United States, in Nigeria’s anti-terror war.
Kalu backed Donald Trump’s comments condemning the killing of Christians in Nigeria, saying Trump only “stated the truth” about the realities on the ground.He commended the Nigerian military’s efforts to “smoke out” jihadists and criminal elements from their hideouts
Kalu’s proposal comes as Nigeria continues to grapple with insecurity, with terrorist groups like Boko Haram and bandits waging attacks across the country.
