According to a report by Daily Post on Sunday, June 21, 2026, Prof. Oludayo Tade, President of the Nigeria Society of Criminology (NSC), has called on the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to identify, arrest, and prosecute individuals and networks responsible for kidnapping, terrorism, banditry, and other forms of violent crime across the country.
He made the call in a statement released on Sunday following the conclusion of the society’s 2026 international conference.
He stressed that tackling the financing and operational structures behind violent crime remains essential to restoring public safety and national stability.
The statement noted that the appeal was issued at the end of the international conference organised by the Nigeria Society of Criminology, where scholars and experts examined rising insecurity in Nigeria and broader global trends in criminology and security governance.
The conference brought together leading academics and researchers to discuss practical solutions to violent crime and institutional weaknesses contributing to insecurity.
The communique emphasised the urgency of coordinated state action in addressing criminal networks that operate across different regions of the country.
Professor Tade also urged the Federal Government to intensify ongoing efforts aimed at safeguarding lives and protecting property nationwide.
He maintained that security of citizens should remain a central focus of government policy and operational priorities.
According to him, sustained insecurity undermines public confidence, disrupts social life, and weakens economic activities, particularly in rural and semi-urban communities that are often most affected by violent attacks.
The NSC President further underscored that the responsibility of ensuring national security rests primarily with the leadership of the country.
He stated that the constitutional role of the President includes the protection of lives and property, and that this duty must be executed with urgency and consistency.
He added that insecurity challenges require stronger enforcement mechanisms and improved coordination among security agencies to effectively dismantle criminal groups.
He also emphasised the need for decisive action against both perpetrators and collaborators involved in criminal activities.
