There is a need to check the influx of foreigners into Nigeria through the porous borders in the northern part of the country. It may be true that nationals of neighbouring countries, who enter and exit Nigeria freely, are part of the perpetrators of heinous crimes in the country. It is also worrisome that security agencies have not been able to successfully track ransom payments, leading to the arrest of kidnappers. Reports of high-level corruption, especially in the corridors of power, instigate youths to take into kidnapping and other criminal acts to make money quickly. The Nigeria Police, as presently constituted is a floundering behemoth that can scarcely respond well to mere propping with money.

Source: The Guardian January 31, 2024 10:19 UTC