…Calls On President Buhari To Wake Up
By SouthernVoicenews,
Worried by the spate of insecurity in Nigeria, the Pere of Akugbene Mein Kingdom in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State, His Royal Majesty, Pere S.P. Luke Kalanama VIII JP, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to come out fully and tackle the challenge of insecurity.
The traditional ruler decried the level of insecurity in the country, stating that, if nothing is done to stop it, soon Nigerians may no longer sleep at night.
Expressing his concern, the monarch said the level of insecurity in the country was frightening as it is now a front burner issue in the media across Nigeria and the globe.
According to the Royal Father who is also the first Vice Chairman of the Delta State Council of Traditional Rulers, there is no responsible Nigerian that is not worried about the rising insecurity situation in the country.
“We are all disturbed by the wave of banditry, kidnapping and killings all over Nigeria. As a Monarch, I am worried because as a custodian of the people and culture, i don’t have any other place to call home. Politicians can easily flee the country when the situation degenerates to the extent of a major break down of law and order, but as a traditional ruler, I am not privileged to do that, so I am so concerned”.
He revealed that in the last traditional rulers council meeting in Asaba, monarchs in the State extensively discussed the level of insecurity in the country and also resolved that in their next meeting, the vexed issue would top their agenda, adding that; “And we pray that President Muhammadu Buhari and all the Service Chiefs will live up to their responsibilities”.
“Just three days ago, I had a meeting with my council of chiefs at the palace and we questioned the suitability of the National Security Adviser and Minister of Defense because the office of the National Security Adviser is to collate all necessary information from the various military establishments, the various security establishments and so if that is being done as expected, then why these frequent attacks, why these unwarranted and unprovoked killings taking place in the Northern region, Kaduna State, Niger State and Zamfara State.
While describing recent attacks in Abuja by terrorists as a national shame and disgrace, the traditional ruler said that everything possible must be done to tackle the insecurity in the country, noting that; “Abuja is the seat of government and you have lots of military establishments around Abuja and the Brigade of Guards which has the responsibility of protecting Aso Rock, so why are they not working, he asked.
He said; if bandits can boldly attack the convoy of Mr. President, attack military formations, attack Kuje Prison to free their members and the government cannot free Nigeria citizens from the den of kidnappers, then it calls for worries and we do hope and pray that our President will redouble his efforts aimed at nipping the ugly scenario in the bud so that Nigerians can sleep with their two eyes closed.