The Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), retired Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Hashimu Argungu, has highlighted intra- and inter-service conflicts, politicization of crime and security matters, and conflicts of roles as major challenges confronting Nigeria’s security agencies.
Speaking at the maiden annual lecture organized by the Alumni Association of the National Institute for Security Studies (AANISS) at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja, DIG Argungu also pointed out inadequate funding, neglect of ethical standards, and lack of coordination among security agencies as additional obstacles hindering effective law enforcement and the criminal justice system.
Delivering a lecture on the topic “Mobilizing Stakeholders to Curb Insecurity in Nigeria: A Practical Approach,” the PSC Chairman emphasized that unemployment, abject poverty, and ignorance remain significant contributors to insecurity in the country. He stressed that addressing these socio-economic issues is crucial for achieving lasting security.
Argungu further underscored the importance of information and communication technology (ICT) in modern security operations, noting that integrating security systems with uniform standards could transform law enforcement in Nigeria.
He added that the adoption of ICT would help eliminate torture, reduce cases of prolonged imprisonment without trial, and enhance global competitiveness through digital economic transformation.
Describing the theme of the lecture as timely, the PSC Chairman called on all relevant stakeholders to take a more practical and experience-driven approach to tackling insecurity in Nigeria.
The event brought together security experts, policymakers, and other stakeholders to discuss strategies for addressing the country’s security challenges.
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