Former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Solomon Dalung, has accused the Federal Government of focusing more on critics than tackling the insecurity crisis ravaging the country.
Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Friday, June 5, Dalung said the authorities possess the technology and resources to locate individuals who criticise government policies but appear unable to track terrorists and bandits operating across the country.
His remarks came amid growing concern over kidnappings, attacks on communities and other violent crimes in several parts of Nigeria.
“They have all the gadgets to track anybody who criticizes the government. They can pick him up in the next five minutes, but they don’t have equipment to track terrorists who display huge funds in the forest.
“So I don’t know what unity the federal government is asking Nigerians against terrorism. Nigerians are determined to deal with terrorism, but government seems not to have the political will to deal with.”
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Dalung also pointed to the security situation in Plateau State, where he said many communities have been displaced by violence, creating additional tensions along major roads and highways.
According to him, some affected residents have become frustrated by the prolonged attacks and lack of protection.
“In Plateau State now, it is not safe for you to travel on the highways, not because of the fear of terrorism, but you will run into a community that has been displaced by terrorists, and in anger they will take over the highways and begin to attack vehicles that look like those of leaders,” Dalung said.
The comments add to ongoing criticism from opposition figures and civil society groups over the handling of insecurity, as calls continue for stronger action against banditry, terrorism and kidnapping across the country.