Human rights activist and political commentator Omoyele Sowore has criticized the Federal Government’s response to recent violence in Plateau State, following the approval of 5,000 CCTV cameras after the mass killings that occurred on Palm Sunday.
Sowore made his position known in a statement shared on social media, where he questioned the effectiveness of surveillance technology as a solution to widespread insecurity. His remarks have since sparked conversations among Nigerians, with many debating the government’s approach to tackling violence.
The approval of CCTV installations came in the wake of deadly attacks that left several residents dead and communities shaken. The Federal Government, led by President Bola Tinubu, announced the deployment of surveillance systems as part of efforts to improve security and monitor activities in affected areas.
However, Sowore argued that such measures fail to address the root causes of the violence. He suggested that relying on cameras in the aftermath of mass killings reflects a lack of comprehensive strategy to protect vulnerable citizens. According to him, security challenges of this scale require more proactive and decisive actions rather than reactive solutions.
His comments highlight ongoing concerns about the effectiveness of current security measures in Nigeria. While surveillance technology can assist in monitoring and gathering evidence, critics believe it may not be sufficient to prevent attacks or respond swiftly to threats, especially in rural or high-risk areas. Read_More…