The Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government knows where the bandits terrorizing the country are located and they are adequately handling the situation.
Lai Mohammed disclosed this while addressing journalists at a press briefing held on Tuesday in Lagos State.
According to him, the refusal of the military to invade hideouts of the criminals is to reduce minimal casualties of the side of civilians held hostage in such camps.
He, however, stated that the insinuation in some quarters that the government was clueless was unfounded, adding that the result of the government’ efforts would soon be evident.
He said, “It is no longer news that our dear nation is facing security challenges. However, I have read comments saying the Federal Government is overwhelmed and doesn’t have a clue as to how to tackle the challenges. Some have even gone as far as suggesting a truncation of the democratic order, a clearly treasonable stance.
“Well, I am here today to assure all Nigerians that while the government acknowledges the security challenges we face at this time, from terrorism to kidnapping, banditry and farmer-herder conflict, it is definitely not overwhelmed and indeed it has the wherewithal, as you will see in the days ahead, to confront the challenges headlong and restore law and order, peace and security.
