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The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, stated that it is challenging for Nigerian troops to apprehend bandits and terrorists who are abducting citizens.

Morka made this statement on Tuesday during an interview on The Morning Brief, a program on Channels Television that was monitored by DAILY POST.

He was addressing the ongoing wave of insecurity affecting the country, where individuals, including women and schoolchildren, are being kidnapped.

“I am not a law enforcement expert, but I can imagine that when individuals committing these crimes retreat into the depths of the forests, it is not an easy task for the army to simply capture them.

“I don’t believe this is a topic we should overly comment on. The efforts we are discussing are currently in progress. When they yield results, even when arrests occur, these matters are often not immediately subject to media scrutiny.

“This is because individuals arrested in these situations need to be processed, identified, and interrogated. Some of these procedures take time. Common criminals can sometimes take days, if not weeks, to yield results. Therefore, I think we need to exercise patience.

“The encouraging news is that in some of these situations, thankfully, we are successfully bringing some of the victims back home. The President has issued a directive to security forces to ensure that everyone caught in this web of unjustifiable crime and criminality is returned safely,” he said.

What did Felix Morka say about the challenges faced by Nigerian troops?

Felix Morka mentioned that it is difficult for Nigerian troops to capture bandits and terrorists who retreat into the forests after committing crimes.

What is the current situation regarding insecurity in Nigeria?

The country is facing a significant wave of insecurity, with numerous reports of kidnapping involving women and schoolchildren.

What is the importance of patience in the current security efforts?

Morka emphasized the need for patience, as processing and interrogating arrested individuals can take time, and results may not be immediate.

What positive developments have been noted in the fight against crime?

Morka highlighted that there have been successful recoveries of some victims, and the President has instructed security forces to ensure the safe return of all individuals affected by criminal activities.

Eze Chidiebere Paul

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