Insecurity: NGIJ Urges Security Chiefs To Step-up Or Resign

By Akinwale Kasali

Following the spate of insecurity and killings bedeviling the country, foremost Investigative Media Group, Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists, NGIJ, has issued a strongly-worded Easter message to the nation’s Security Chiefs.

Condemning the worsening insecurity and demanding urgent action from the Security Chiefs, NGIJ said it was necessary and a matter of urgency for them to up the ante in bringing an end to the insecurity crisis and killings all over the country, most especially the Jos Killings on Palm Sunday and the communal clashes in Nasarawa State that aimed the lives of over 13 persons with several persons injured, and hundreds rendered homeless.

In a statement signed by its National President, Abdulrahman Aliagan, and National Secretary, Rowland Olonishuwa, the Guild said Nigeria must confront its security failures without delay.

The Guild congratulated Christians across Nigeria and the world on the Easter celebration, noting that the season crowns weeks of sacrifice, reflection, and spiritual renewal.

It also acknowledged that Muslims recently concluded Ramadan and celebrated Eid al-Fitr, describing both religious observances as powerful symbols of discipline and devotion.

NGIJ said the overlapping spiritual journeys of Christians and Muslims highlight a shared national lesson on unity and peaceful coexistence.

However, the Guild warned that the current security reality contradicts those values, as many communities continue to live in utter dread.

It described the recent killings in Jos as a grim reminder of deep cracks within the nation’s security architecture pointing out that the violence goes beyond headlines, insisting that it reflects systemic failure.

NGIJ condemned the bloodshed in the strongest terms possible and criticised what it called the growing helplessness of authorities. It argued that routine condemnations and post-attack visits by the relevant authorities saddled with the responsibility of securing lives and properties no longer satisfy public expectations.

The statement stressed that repeated promises without visible results only deepen public frustration and grief.

NGIJ maintained that every Nigerian deserves safety at home, in places of worship, and in public spaces while stressing that government must treat that responsibility as a non-negotiable duty.

The Guild urged Security Chiefs to respond with urgency, intelligence, and clear results.

It also insisted that those unable to guarantee safety should step aside for more capable leadership.

NGIJ also clarified that its position reflects a moral duty rather than political bias while noting that Easter symbolises sacrifice, accountability, and renewal, adding that real change requires courage and action.

It warned Nigerians against yielding to fear or division despite the tense climate and encouraged citizens to protect unity and resist forces that thrive on chaos.

The Guild reaffirmed its commitment to investigative journalism, promising to pursue truth and hold power accountable. It also pledged to amplify the voices of victims often ignored in national discourse.

NGIJ concluded that hope must translate into action, urging the nation to confront its challenges with urgency.