Ike Ofuokwu Links Nigeria’s Kidnapping Surge to Political Power Plays

Chief constitutional lawyer Ike Ofuokwu warns that Nigeria’s kidnapping epidemic is rooted in politics. He argues that politicians arm gangs during elections and then fail to disarm them. Ofuokwu says criminal groups originally empowered for political campaigns now threaten national security. He criticizes government amnesty programs for reintegrating armed criminals while victims remain displaced. He calls on the state to take decisive action to curb impunity and protect citizens. Ofuokwu insists that without strict enforcement and accountability, the criminality will destroy the nation. This analysis reflects views published recently in The Nation Newspaper.

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