Getso: We Know Bandits’ Identities and Hideouts

Security expert Dr. Yehuza Getso has declared that negligence and corruption, not a lack of capability, are the primary obstacles in Nigeria’s fight against banditry. He expressed his frustration with the persistent insecurity during a segment aired by AIT, highlighting that the government and security agencies possess the necessary intelligence but fail to act.

We Know the Bandits and Their Hideouts

Dr. Getso stated that the identities and locations of the bandits are well-known to the authorities. He firmly dismissed the notion that Nigeria’s terrain presents an insurmountable challenge, asserting that the nation’s armed forces have the full capacity to reach any criminal hideout. The security expert attributed the lack of decisive action to systemic failures and a profound absence of political will.

The Core of the Problem is Inaction

According to his analysis, the struggle against banditry is not an intelligence failure but a crisis of execution. He warned that without a serious commitment to rooting out corruption and negligence, banditry will continue to flourish across the country. His direct words underscore the gravity of the situation: “We know who the criminals are. We know where they are. We don’t have any hideout that cannot be reached.”

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Dr. Getso’s blunt assessment concludes that the nation’s fight against banditry is being crippled by internal issues. He calls for accountability and decisive action from the government and security apparatus to effectively combat the menace and restore safety.