By Tobi Adebayo
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume has expressed concern over the rising level of insecurity across the country.
Ndume, while speaking with journalists on Sunday, said he would not advise anyone to travel anyhow within Nigeria.
He also said that the United States had the right to issue a travel advisory for its citizens who intend to visit the country.
“America has the right to advise its citizens on the issue of security just the same way I won’t advise anybody to travel anyhow within Nigeria.
“There is no big deal about the American travel advisory to its citizens wishing to come to Nigeria.
“The truth of the matter is that we are facing security challenges that are more intense than the situation before now especially with the new dimensions in addition to the existing ones.
“It is a matter of concern. I am of the view that the security and welfare of the citizens should remain paramount.
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“We need more personnel in the military and security forces with modern equipment to prosecute the war.
“All hands must be on deck. Citizens must provide useful information while the security agents should be adequately empowered with modern weapons to enable them to act fast whenever information is provided.
“I am scared and worried because I don’t have anywhere to run to. Right now I don’t have a visa to any country.
“Nigeria is the only country that I have that is why I am so passionate about my country. I believe so much in this country that is why I don’t travel out for my holidays.
“I spend all my holidays travelling from one state to another with members of my family. That is why the current security situation is of great concern to me,” Ndume said.
