The De Norsemen Kclub International, a humanitarian organization, has called on the federal government to take a more robust approach to addressing the country’s insecurity challenges.
Speaking at the organization’s 17th International Convention in Port Harcourt, where new executives were elected, the new International President, Oliver Patrick, emphasized the need for collective action to tackle the menace, highlighting the impact of insecurity on the economy, including increased travel costs and fear of kidnapping.
“We appreciate the fact that the government is doing something, but as an organization, we frown at the level of insecurity in this country and we call on government to do more,” Patrick said. “The solutions are there, insecurity should be fought head-on.”
Patrick questioned why the government couldn’t utilize the Air Force to tackle the menace, citing the military’s successful operation in a neighboring country. He also called for the appointment of responsible individuals to key security positions, equipping the military with modern weapons, and credible partnerships with international communities and other formidable bodies.
“We need to fight insecurity with technology, there are drones and all that,” Patrick said. “We expect the government to be precise and fish out those involved in complicity, including in the security forces.”
The organization also emphasized that Nigeria doesn’t need external intervention, but rather cooperation, citing the need for intelligence sharing and partnership with countries like the United States.
Immediate Past International President of the organisation, Chief Engr Chidi Anokwu, commended the government’s efforts so far, but emphasized the need for more intelligence gathering and sharing.
He advised the government to provide the military and other security agencies with modern weapons and to focus on action rather than rhetoric.
Anokwu expressed the De Norsemen Kclub International is readiness to partner with the government in any area of national development, citing its expertise and resources.
“The security situation in Nigeria is unfortunate and worrisome but we commend the efforts of the government so far.
“We advise the government to do more intelligence gathering and sharing. You don’t attack before gathering your intelligence. You attack after gathering your intelligence.
“Our military and other security agencies should be provided with modern weapons of war. Security agencies should talk less. Nigerians are more interested in seeing actions than hearing of plans and strategies.
“Since the forests have become the haven for modern day criminality in Nigeria, having forest guards and forest fighters should be seriously considered,” he said.
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