Ahmed Makarfi, the former Governor of Kaduna State, has urged President Bola Tinubu to declare a national emergency regarding security, warning that Nigeria’s increasing insecurity is nearing a state of war.
In an interview with journalists at his residence in Kaduna over the weekend, Makarfi voiced his alarm over the rising incidents of killings, kidnappings, and terrorist attacks throughout the nation.
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He emphasized that the severity of Nigeria’s security issues demands an immediate, united national response.
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“The current security landscape is approaching a state of war. We need to unite in addressing it as a collective national issue,” Makarfi stated.
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He noted that ongoing insecurity is harming governance, economic progress, and the general wellbeing of Nigerians. Makarfi insisted that this crisis should not be seen as a political matter but rather as a serious threat to the country as a whole.
The former PDP chairman called on the Federal Government to refrain from politicizing these security issues and instead take decisive measures to address them, asserting that safeguarding lives and property should be the top priority for the nation.
