Enough Talk! Shehu Sani Slams FG, Demands Real Action On Insecurity

He called on the Federal Government to shift its strategy in combating terrorism, stressing that a national security summit alone won’t solve the crisis.

Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Sani criticized the decade-long struggle against banditry and terrorism, pointing out that the country’s security measures require serious overhauling.

In response to growing insecurity—especially in northern Nigeria where countless lives have been lost and communities displaced—the Senate recently proposed forming an ad hoc committee to organize a two-day national security summit. This gathering is expected to involve federal, state, and local governments, traditional rulers, and other stakeholders to brainstorm long-term solutions.

However, Sani insisted that discussions are no longer enough:

“We’ve talked excessively about insecurity. What’s needed now is real action. The government’s response so far hasn’t succeeded in wiping out bandits and terrorists.”

He further lamented that despite multiple summits and conferences, terrorist groups in northern Nigeria continue to operate brazenly—raiding villages, abducting civilians, and demanding ransoms.

“Each time we think they’ve been crushed, they reappear, bolder and more violent. The talking must stop.”

Sani concluded by noting that the insurgency isn’t Nigeria’s battle alone—it also affects neighboring countries like Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, making regional cooperation essential.