Professor Oludayo Tade, a leading expert in Criminology, Victimology, and Security Studies at Lead City University, Ibadan, expressed concern over the inadequate collaboration between security agencies, which is undermining security management in Nigeria. He delivered the 4th lecture at the Faculty of Management and Social Sciences of the university, focusing on the theme “Can Two Walk Together Except They Agree?Awusa culture and Inter-agency Relations in Nigeria’s Security Ecosystem”.
During his lecture, he emphasized that the cooperation demonstrated by criminals is remarkable, unlike the lack of harmony among security agencies. He also highlighted that strained relationships at security organizational levels often result in public displays of violence against each other. He advocated for political decisions as a means to address inter-agency security cooperation.
Professor Tade pointed out, “Available evidence indicates that poor inter-agency collaboration among Nigeria’s security institutions is one of the major factors impeding effective conflict resolution and security management in Nigeria. The consequence of inadequate collaboration leads to increased fear of insecurity and diminished trust in the security system’s capability to protect civilian lives and properties, especially in terror-intensive zones.”
He further emphasized the need for collaboration to de-escalate conflict and neutralize security threats through complementary operations and credible intelligence sharing. This is particularly crucial given Nigeria’s vulnerability to various security challenges such as Boko Haram in the Northeast, banditry, criminal kidnapping, secessionist agitations, and security overstretchedness in various regions.
