The National chairman of the the All Progressives Congress (APC)Dr Umar Ganduje, during a visit of NWC to the state has advocated the urgent need to incorporate advanced technology into Nigeria’s security architecture to combat rising insecurity.
The APC Chairman made the remark on Wednesday when the National Working Committee (NWC) of the APC) paid solidarity visit to the Yobe state governor, Mai Mala Buni.
The NWC during the visit symphayized with the governor and the people of the state over the recent attack in Buni Gari, where Boko Haram insurgents destroyed a military base.
Ganduje commended Governor Buni for his significant investments in security and developmental projects and noted that the Buni Gari attack underscores a national crisis requiring collective action.
“This incident is undoubtedly a national issue, one that concerns all Nigerians. We sympathise with you because it demands much of your attention, diverting your focus from other critical aspects of state development, he said.”
He stated that security remains a top priority, particularly as both civilians and military personnel continue to suffer from insurgent activities.
“Your people must be safe, communities must be secured, and you, as the leader, must also be protected,” he said.
While acknowledging the efforts of the federal government, security agencies, and local communities, Ganduje insisted that Nigeria must adopt new strategies, including technological solutions, to enhance surveillance and intelligence-gathering.
Ganduje also called for the reclamation of Nigeria’s forests, which have become havens for terrorists and bandits. He noted that Yobe state, with its vast terrain and approximately 15 forests of varying sizes, requires urgent intervention to prevent armed groups from establishing strongholds.
Governor Buni thanked the APC delegation for their solidarity and assured them of his administration’s commitment to collaborating with security agencies and the federal government to restore peace in Yobe and the North-east.
The APC’s visit comes amid growing concerns over insurgent activities in the region, with calls for more robust and tech-driven security measures to safeguard lives and property.