The Deputy Governor of Kano State has warned that Nigeria’s insecurity crisis is being made worse by a major technology gap and unofficial community negotiations with criminals. He explained that many security agencies still rely on outdated tools, making it hard to track bandits, kidnappers, and other violent groups who now use more advanced digital systems to coordinate attacks.

He added that in many communities, local leaders secretly enter peace deals or financial arrangements with criminal groups in hopes of protecting their people. However, these deals often empower the criminals instead of stopping the violence. The deputy governor warned that such agreements damage the government’s efforts and encourage criminals to expand their operations.

According to him, Nigeria urgently needs modern surveillance equipment, stronger intelligence systems, and better-trained personnel to fight insecurity effectively. He said that without these improvements, the country will continue to fall behind and struggle to prevent attacks. He also urged the federal government to invest heavily in digital security tools that can help detect threats early.

He concluded by calling on communities to stop negotiating with criminals and instead work with security agencies to restore peace. The deputy governor stressed that defeating insecurity requires unity, modern technology, and cooperation—not backdoor deals that give criminals more power.