Tinubu Urged to Adopt Obasanjo's Tough Security Tactics

The article references a call for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to emulate former President Olusegun Obasanjo's approach to dealing with terrorism and banditry in Nigeria. It highlights Obasanjo's presidency from 1999 to 2007, during which he exercised extreme executive power.

A notable event mentioned is the Odi massacre on November 20, 1999, where Obasanjo ordered the Nigerian Armed Forces to eliminate all living beings in the Odi community in Bayelsa State as a response to the killing of policemen and soldiers by local gangs. This action was justified by Obasanjo as necessary for maintaining law and order.

The article reflects on the public's desire for decisive action against insecurity, suggesting that many Nigerians, including younger generations, are calling for a return to such stringent measures to address the current security challenges.