Nigeria’s security agencies dey face serious challenges when it comes to tackling modern threats, according to the Managing Director of Beacon Security. In a recent statement, the MD highlight say the country’s security forces no get the necessary equipment and training to handle the sophisticated threats wey dey rise up nowadays.
The situation don lead to significant impacts on various sectors, including agriculture. Agricultural production don plummet, and this dey threaten the nation’s food security and livelihoods. The political stability of the country also dey at risk due to the inability of the security agencies to effectively manage these modern threats.
The MD of Beacon Security emphasize say the lack of advanced protective gear and armor, as well as the absence of proper training and resources, make it difficult for the security agencies to respond adequately to threats like terrorism, cyberattacks, and other forms of modern violence. For instance, the global advanced protective gear and armor market is expected to grow significantly due to rising security concerns, but Nigeria’s security agencies are not benefiting from these advancements.
Experts recommend that the government should invest more in equipping the security agencies with modern tools and technologies, and also provide regular training to ensure they are prepared to handle the evolving threat landscape. This includes adopting strategies like incident readiness and response planning, which are crucial in minimizing the impact of security breaches.
The call for better equipment and training is not just about the hardware; it also involves fostering a culture of security awareness among the personnel. This includes continuous cybersecurity improvement and regular testing of response protocols to ensure that the security agencies are always ready to tackle any threat that arises.
