Security Expert Calls for Professionalization of Vigilante Service

From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja

Assistant Superintendent of Corrections with the Nigerian Correctional Service, Ukwunetu Samuel Ali has called for the Professionalization of Vigilante group to enable members acquire necessary rudiments to tackle insecurity. adsbygoogle || []).push({});

The call is contained in a proposal he submitted to the Kogi State Government suggesting the restructuring of the state’s Vigilante Service to effectively combat crimes across the three senatorial districts of the state.

Ukwunetu Samuel Ali in his proposal, which was made available to Journalists in Lokoja, highlighted the need for modernization and professionalization of the vigilante group to tackle the growing security challenges in the state.

The proposal emphasized the importance of recruiting educated and skilled youths into the vigilante system, improving compensation packages, and providing adequate funding and logistics to enhance their effectiveness.

It also suggests collaboration with formal security agencies and establishing clear accountability frameworks to ensure professionalism and prevent abuse of power.

According to the proposal, the reorganization of the Kogi State Vigilante Service would significantly strengthen the fight against insecurity and contribute to the restoration of lasting peace and stability across the state.

The proposal also highlights the potential benefits of the restructuring, including enhanced security, support for overstretched security agencies, cost-effective security solution, youth employment and empowerment, improved economic growth and investment, and public confidence in governance.

The proposal comes on the heels of recent attacks in Kogi State, including the killing of three policemen and two personnel of the Kogi State Vigilante Service.

The author condemned the attacks and calls for collective action to address the security challenges facing the state.

In summary, the key points from the proposal includes recruiting educated and skilled youths into the vigilante system to enhance their effectiveness.

The proposal recommends improving compensation packages for vigilante members to motivate them and discourage corruption.

It emphasizes the need for adequate funding and logistics to support the vigilante group, and collaboration with formal security agencies to enhance intelligence sharing and coordinated operations.

The proposal also recommends establishing clear accountability frameworks to ensure professionalism and prevent abuse of power.