The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has intensified pressure on the Federal Government to confront Nigeria’s security crisis, saying the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar while held by bandits reflects the dangerous state of insecurity across the country. Executive Director of CISLAC, Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, said the incident should serve as […]
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has intensified pressure on the Federal Government to confront Nigeria’s security crisis, saying the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar while held by bandits reflects the dangerous state of insecurity across the country.
Executive Director of CISLAC, Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, said the incident should serve as a wake-up call for political leaders and security institutions, stressing that criminal groups continue to operate with alarming confidence despite enormous resources committed to security.
He stated that the loss of the retired army general highlights how insecurity has expanded beyond vulnerable communities and now threatens individuals who once occupied top positions within the nation’s security establishment.
Rafsanjani noted that kidnappers and armed groups continue to target citizens, security operatives, traditional rulers and community leaders, creating widespread fear and uncertainty across several states.
The advocacy group referenced reports showing that over 1,100 people were kidnapped in northern Nigeria within the first four months of 2026, warning that repeated attacks on schools and communities are disrupting lives and discouraging education.
Although the Federal Government allocated N5.41 trillion to defence and security in the 2026 budget and continues military operations against insurgents, CISLAC maintained that Nigerians are yet to see corresponding improvements in safety and security.
The organisation called for a thorough review of security spending, better intelligence sharing among agencies and stronger measures to identify and dismantle criminal networks fueling violence nationwide.
Rafsanjani also urged lawmakers to intensify scrutiny of security institutions, insisting that accountability, reforms and stronger political commitment are necessary to restore public confidence and improve national security.