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Buratai Questions Why Security Agencies Can Track Influencers But Not Bandits

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Promise Odejide

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Former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai (Rtd), has questioned the inability of security agencies to track down bandits and kidnappers despite their ability to quickly locate ordinary citizens and social media influencers.

Buratai made the remarks during an interview on TVC, where he addressed concerns over the growing boldness of criminal gangs operating across parts of the country.

Buratai Raises Concerns Over Tracking Criminals

The retired military officer reacted to complaints about bandits who allegedly flaunt ransom proceeds and criminal activities on social media without facing immediate arrest.

He challenged the notion that such criminals cannot be traced, arguing that the same intelligence tools used to monitor and apprehend civilians should be effective in locating bandit groups.

“I don’t think they fail to locate. If they can locate ordinary citizens or social media influencers, I don’t believe they cannot locate these bandits that flaunt their loots or their activities,” Buratai said.

Call for Improved Security Capacity

Buratai noted that criminal groups have continued to evolve their tactics, making it necessary for security agencies to strengthen their capabilities.

According to him, bandits have become increasingly emboldened, openly displaying proceeds of crime and using new methods to carry out attacks.

He stressed the need for continuous capacity building and improved operational effectiveness among security personnel to tackle the changing security landscape.

Growing Public Frustration

His comments come amid increasing public concern over insecurity, particularly cases of kidnapping and banditry in different parts of Nigeria.

Many Nigerians have repeatedly questioned how criminal groups are able to operate openly and share content online while security agencies struggle to dismantle their networks and rescue victims.

Buratai’s remarks add to the ongoing national conversation on security reforms and the effectiveness of intelligence gathering in the fight against banditry.

 

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