Security agencies can track bandits if they want to - Buratai

Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, asserted that Nigerian security agencies possess the capability to track down bandits if they prioritize the effort. Speaking on TVC on Monday, Buratai questioned the claim that these groups are unlocatable, especially given their public presence on social media.

"I find it hard to believe that security agencies are unable to locate criminal groups who publicize their activities on social media," Buratai stated. His remarks imply that the issue may lie not with capacity, but with the willingness or effectiveness of the agencies tasked with combating banditry and other criminal activities plaguing parts of the country.

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Security agencies can track bandits if they want to

Banditry, characterized by kidnappings, cattle rustling, and attacks on communities, has been a persistent security challenge in Nigeria, particularly in the northern regions. The comments from the former military leader add another layer to the ongoing debate about security sector reform and the government's strategy in tackling these pervasive threats.

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I find it hard to believe that security agencies are unable to locate criminal groups who publicize their activities on social media.