The Niger State tragedy: Another reactionary inquiry, By Umar Yakubu

Premium Times Nigeria | 23-09-2026 09:29pm |

In a column, Umar Yakubu addresses the loss of 37 lives in state custody in Niger State, describing it as a grave indictment of public safety standards. The piece argues that setting up a panel is not an achievement. It states that true leadership requires unyielding structural reform, state-level accountability, and uncompromising prosecution. The column calls for the government to apply as much energy to prevention, enforcement, and executive liability.

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