Buratai: Security Agencies Can Locate Bandits If Willing

Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, a retired former Chief of Army Staff, asserted during an interview on TVC that security agencies possess the capability to locate bandits if they are willing to do so. He expressed disbelief in the claim that these agencies lack the ability to trace bandits, especially given the public visibility of criminal activities shared on social media.

Buratai highlighted the urgent need to enhance Nigeria's security architecture, advocating for the continuous training and recruitment of security personnel and improving their welfare. He discussed the importance of regular retraining and better living conditions for security personnel.

Buratai also addressed the complexities involved in hostage rescue operations, noting that decisions are often influenced by concerns for the safety of hostages and potential collateral damage. He proposed the establishment of state branches of the national counter-terrorism center, equipped with advanced technology to improve coordination among security agencies and military operations.