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The Digest:

Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai has accused the Federal Government of indirectly empowering bandits through what he calls a “kiss-the-bandits” policy. Speaking on Channels TV, El-Rufai condemned payments and food provisions to criminals under a national rehabilitation program.

Key Points:
  • Former Governor Nasir El-Rufai has accused the Federal Government of empowering bandits.
  • He called the alleged policy of giving them allowances "nonsense."
  • El-Rufai claimed the "kiss-the-bandits policy" is driven by the Office of the National Security Adviser.
  • He advocated for a more aggressive approach, stating, "The only repentant bandit is a dead one."
  • He argued that negotiating from a position of weakness only prolongs insecurity.
  • National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has countered that insecurity has drastically reduced.
  • Ribadu cited statistics of reduced deaths and kidnappings under the Tinubu administration.
El-Rufai's direct and fiery accusations highlight a deep rift in how top government figures view the fight against insecurity. The disagreement on policy and effectiveness signals a major debate over the future of Nigeria's security approach.

Sources: Channels Television