As per the Sun report, a notable political figure has recently expressed strong disapproval of the Nigerian government’s security approach in the South-East region. Chief Chekwas Okorie, the head of the All Progressives Grand Alliance’s board of trustees, expressed grave concerns on the way security issues in the region are currently being handled.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
Okorie argued for a more community-centered approach to security, emphasizing the valuable role that local knowledge and understanding can play in addressing safety concerns. He suggested that the current heavy-handed security presence may be counterproductive, potentially alienating the very citizens it aims to protect.
The political leader drew a provocative comparison, likening the current security presence to an occupying force. He stated, “Every community knows its environment and when strange faces come into the community they know. Even when their sons and daughters conduct themselves in a particular way, they know that they would be able to curb all of these things without having to behave like an occupation army.”
Okorie further elaborated on the negative impact of the current strategy, saying, “What we are having in the South-East is not security operatives fighting insecurity, they are simply an occupation army and when you put an occupation army in a place, the entire people will have this sense of siege, and they believe that they are under attack by the very government that should protect them.”
Questioning the government’s persistence with what he views as an ineffective approach, Okorie posed a challenging question: “If they have tried this method and it is not working, why can’t they listen to the voice of reason?”
These statements highlight a growing call for a reevaluation of security strategies in the South-East. Okorie’s comments underscore the importance of considering local perspectives and fostering a more collaborative approach to addressing security challenges in the region. His critique raises important questions about the effectiveness of current methods and the potential benefits of a more community-oriented security strategy.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
