Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, says gunmen terrorising the country will pay for their actions.
There has been a spike in the activities of gunmen across the country who have engaged in kidnapping for ransom and banditry.
Addressing a press conference in Lagos on Tuesday, Mohammed the country’s security personnel have been subjected to “mindless” attacks by gunmen to instill fear and create a sense of insecurity.
The minister said contrary to the opinion of some citizens, the federal government is not overwhelmed by the security challenges.
“I want to say, unequivocally, that any attack on our security men and women is an attack on the state and a declaration of war against the nation,” he said.
“It follows, therefore, that this will be countered with overwhelming force. When those whose responsibility it is to protect us are themselves being subjected to mindless attacks, it can only be for one reason only; To instill fear and evoke a sense of pervasive insecurity among the people.
“Whether known or unknown gunmen, those engaged in this dastardly act will pay dearly for their actions.” (The Cable)
