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Security expert and public affairs analyst, Zekeri Idris, has stated that Nigeria’s insecurity challenges can be significantly reduced within one year if the government shows genuine commitment and adopts a strategic approach.
Mr Idris made this assertion during an interview with The Honest Bunch, where he criticized what he described as a “lack of political will in tackling security issues across the country”.
According to him, countries facing similar threats had recorded rapid improvements once leadership became decisive and intentional.
He stated that “insecurity in Nigeria persists not because it is unsolvable, but because the right systems and structures have not been fully implemented”.
Speaking further, Idris emphasized that with proper intelligence gathering, improved funding of security agencies, and accountability within the system, criminal activities such as banditry, kidnapping, and insurgency can be drastically reduced within a short period.
He also called for better coordination among security agencies, noting that disjointed efforts often weaken the fight against crime and corruption.
Mr Zekeri’s comment comes amid growing concerns over insecurity in various parts of Nigeria, where citizens continue to demand stronger and more effective government action.
He concluded by urging leaders to prioritize the safety of citizens, insisting that with the right leadership and commitment, lasting solutions were achievable.
Serious government can end insecurity within one year – Idris
