HopeAliveUSA, a diaspora-based organisation in the United States, has expressed concern over the worsening state of insecurity in Nigeria, warning that kidnapping, banditry and other criminal activities have continued to spread across the country while becoming increasingly profitable for perpetrators.
The call was made in a statement issued on Friday by its president, Prince Abiodun Adebayo Ajayi.
According to the organisation, the growing frequency of violent attacks, abductions and rural invasions across several states has exposed the limitations of existing security strategies, stressing that Nigeria can no longer rely on outdated approaches to confront modern and increasingly organised criminal networks.
Ajayi urged the Federal Government to take more decisive and forward-looking steps to address the situation and ensure the protection of lives and property.
The group, however, commended the commitment of Nigeria’s military and other security agencies, noting that personnel continue to make sacrifices in spite of limited operational resources, inadequate equipment and poor welfare conditions in some cases. It also acknowledged the efforts of President Bola Tinubu towards restoring peace and stability across the country.
“While we appreciate the efforts of our armed forces and the determination of Mr President, the world has moved beyond conventional methods of warfare,” the statement read.
HopeAliveUSA called on the Federal Government to prioritise investment in modern security technology, including drones, intelligence-driven systems and advanced surveillance tools, as part of a comprehensive reform of the nation’s security architecture.
It also urged the Senate to investigate the alleged withdrawal of military personnel from a school in Kebbi State shortly before the reported abduction of some school children, describing the development as a matter that requires urgent legislative attention and clarification.
The organisation further called for greater transparency, improved coordination among security agencies and enhanced community-based intelligence gathering as part of a broader strategy to curb insecurity and restore public confidence.