Yusuf Bichi, director-general of
the Department of State Services (DSS), says some politicians have more
confidence in marabouts than security operatives.
Speaking at a retreat for
incoming governors organised by the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF), Bichi said
many politicians invest their trust in marabouts and “babalawos” to tackle
insecurity.
“I joke with politicians that you
people trust the marabouts and babalawos more. Once someone tells you nothing
will happen to your seat and it happens you just trust that person in all
crisis,” he said.
He said there was no lack of
intellegence in the country but rather a lack of will to act to combat the
security challenges.
He said there is a disconnect at
the grassroots in intelligence gathering due to the disconnect between the
formal and traditional leadership structures.
Bichi also accused local government
chairmen of not paying adequate attention to security.
He said most of them do not hold
security meetings to know what is happening in their localities.
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