Former Nigerian Army Chief Defends Security Forces' Ability to Track Bandits
Breaking: Former chief of staff drops bombshell over insecurity in Nigeria, "We can locate bandits"

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Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai (retd.), former Chief of Army Staff, asserts that Nigeria's security agencies can track bandits despite recent high-profile abductions. He calls for reforms in recruitment, training, and welfare for security personnel, as well as enhancements to the National Counter Terrorism Centre for better operational responses.
- 01Buratai claims that security agencies can effectively locate bandits who communicate openly.
- 02He emphasizes the need for reforms in recruitment, training, and welfare of security personnel.
- 03Buratai suggests that operational considerations may affect the performance of security agencies.
- 04He advocates for the expansion of the National Counter Terrorism Centre to enhance coordination and intelligence sharing.
- 05The former general highlights the importance of specialized military units for high-risk operations.
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Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai (retd.), former Chief of Army Staff of Nigeria, has defended the country's security agencies, asserting they possess the capability to track bandits and kidnappers, despite recent high-profile abductions, including a school attack in Oyo State. During a television interview, Buratai dismissed claims of the agencies' inability to locate criminals, stating that if they can track ordinary citizens, they can certainly track bandits who flaunt their activities online. He emphasized that reforms are necessary, particularly in recruitment, training, and the welfare of security personnel, to enhance their effectiveness. Buratai also called for the strengthening of the National Counter Terrorism Centre, proposing the establishment of state-level branches to improve coordination and intelligence sharing in combating kidnapping and terrorism across Nigeria. He noted that specialized military units like the Special Boat Service and Army Special Forces are trained for high-risk operations, which could be leveraged for better operational responses.
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Buratai's statements may influence public perception of security agencies' capabilities and the need for reforms.
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