Abuja - In the wake of the tragic killing of security personnel in Imo state, Bayo Onanuga, the Director of Media and Publicity for the defunct Tinubu-Shettima Campaign Organisation, has urged security agencies to reconsider their approach to transportation.
Expressing his concerns on social media, Onanuga stated, "Dear IGP, Chief of Army Staff, NSA, please stop packing your men inside pick-up vans like sardines, in the name of security patrol. They become easy targets and sitting ducks for annihilation by the enemy."
Highlighting the need for change, Onanuga emphasized the outdated nature of the current practice. "I wonder why we keep doing the same thing for decades and we keep getting the same tragic result," he said. "Drop the idea of using the vans and packing up to eight people inside it. The idea is archaic and we must change it immediately."
Instead, Onanuga proposed a more practical solution. "Henceforth, buy bulletproof cars for your men to do patrols and put only two of them in each vehicle," he suggested. "They will be more nimble-footed if attacked or if they run into an ambush."
Onanuga concluded his statement by emphasizing that his advice was not limited to those with military or police experience. "I do not need to be a soldier or a policeman to offer this advice. It's mere common sense."
The recent attack in Ehime Mbano, Imo State, serves as a grim reminder of the vulnerability faced by security personnel. As the nation mourns the loss of these brave individuals, it is hoped that Onanuga's plea will be seriously considered by the relevant authorities.
*Source: X | aonanuga1956*
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