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| I Discouraged Ransom Payment Until I Was Kidnapped – Ex-dss Director by iwaeda: 11:55am On Feb 04 |
Mike Ejiofor, a former Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), has said he used to discourage families of those who were kidnapped from paying ransom until he became a victim of kidnapping. He said the spate of kidnappings can still be curtailed but the failure to address the insecurity is hinged on insufficient resources. Ejiofor said this in an interview with Vanguard, while reacting to the killings of traditional rulers by kidnappers in Ekiti and Kwara states. He said, “It (insecurity) is not out of control but people are worried. I am worried. The issue is that we have not deployed sufficient resources to tackle the problem.” Police arrest man for killing 70-yr-old brother in Kwara NYCN Condemns Killing of Ekiti Monarchs, Seeks Increased Security Across the Nation “No one should be blaming the government now because this issue has been festering for a long time. The largest we have in the budget is for the security sub-sector. “There should be proper oversight to ensure the funds are properly deployed. We have to ensure the monies are not diverted by the leadership of security agencies. They shouldn’t live luxurious lifestyles. “Before I became a victim, I had often said people shouldn’t pay ransom. But that notion changed after I became a victim. He who feels it knows it. Unless you are not involved, you will do everything possible including payment of ransom to release your relative. “Of course, government will always discourage people from paying ransom. For me, I believe in the saying that he who fights and runs away lives to fight another day. If you secure yourself, if government cannot secure you, that’s fine. “Another option could have been for the government to supervise the payment of ransom to get information. But victims do not cooperate with police.” The ex-DSS boss said the economic hardship in the country is pushing people into kidnapping innocent Nigerians for ransom. “They now see it as an industry. Everybody is getting involved because of economic hardship. The economy is partly responsible for the escalation of criminality.” “People are suffering. You can’t attack people’s houses and see cash. You can’t break into a shop to collect things because you will be arrested. The quickest way to make money now is through payment of ransom.” https://dailytrust.com/i-discouraged-ransom-payment-until-i-was-kidnapped-ex-dss-director/ |
| Re: I Discouraged Ransom Payment Until I Was Kidnapped – Ex-dss Director by millet: 11:56am On Feb 04 |
Who wear the shoes know where it pinches him |
| Re: I Discouraged Ransom Payment Until I Was Kidnapped – Ex-dss Director by illicit(m): 12:00pm On Feb 04 |
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| Re: I Discouraged Ransom Payment Until I Was Kidnapped – Ex-dss Director by Ozommadu: 12:14pm On Feb 04 |
Tinubu is a failure Security=0 Economy=0 Cost of living=high Employment=0 Electricity=0 Tell me how a sane,normal human being is still supporting this hopeless government  2 Likes |
| Re: I Discouraged Ransom Payment Until I Was Kidnapped – Ex-dss Director by MrProlific95: 12:17pm On Feb 04 |
Tunubu is failing 1 Like |
| Re: I Discouraged Ransom Payment Until I Was Kidnapped – Ex-dss Director by slivertongue: 12:34pm On Feb 04 |
experience not a good teacher in this instance |
| Re: I Discouraged Ransom Payment Until I Was Kidnapped – Ex-dss Director by Namaster: 12:49pm On Feb 04 |
Dude said the quickest way to get rich is through kidnapping people for ransom. This issue of kidnapping in Nigeria is the most ridiculous THING I have ever read. There are systems in place that should make kidnapping people and going scot-free totally IMPOSSIBLE. For example, the phone number used to make the ransom demand can be traced EASILY thanks to linking with NIN. Even if the number does not belong to the kidnapper, the owner of the number would be related to the kidnapper somehow. It gets even easier if the idiots use a smartphone. Also, Telcos can track the approximate vicinity of an active telephone line. The area a phone was located last time the line connected with a telco's service can be determined and security operatives could take it from there. There are systems in place that would make it a child's play to track and apprehend these criminals. The only problem is the Nigerian government and its agencies have ZERO regard for Nigerian lives. Also, these kidnappers and bandits are MORONS. Case in point is the group of foolish bandits showing off on TIKTOK. It would be child's play to hunt them down like animals. Consider how fast the idiots who killed monarchs in Ekiti were tracked and picked up. |
| Re: I Discouraged Ransom Payment Until I Was Kidnapped – Ex-dss Director by TANID(m): 1:26pm On Feb 04 |
Hahahaha  |
| Re: I Discouraged Ransom Payment Until I Was Kidnapped – Ex-dss Director by Brendaniel: 1:53pm On Feb 04 |
That's why I just look at people saying that people should stop paying ransom and I'm just pray it doesn't happen to you before you will start saying another thing... The truth is the government is failing in its duties.... |
| Re: I Discouraged Ransom Payment Until I Was Kidnapped – Ex-dss Director by donphilopus: 2:00pm On Feb 04 |
Namaster: They use victims' phones to contact their families for ransom. 1 Like |
| Re: I Discouraged Ransom Payment Until I Was Kidnapped – Ex-dss Director by magoo10(m): 2:05pm On Feb 04 |
That is just it,if you haven't had the experience it will be easy to say don't pay ransome. Government must beef up security to stop the kidnapping menace. |
| Re: I Discouraged Ransom Payment Until I Was Kidnapped – Ex-dss Director by iwaeda: 6:43pm On Feb 04 |
Nlfpmod, Muyiwa doesn't know what he is saying. |
| Re: I Discouraged Ransom Payment Until I Was Kidnapped – Ex-dss Director by Paraman: 7:07pm On Feb 04 |
iwaeda: |
| Re: I Discouraged Ransom Payment Until I Was Kidnapped – Ex-dss Director by Paraman: 7:09pm On Feb 04 |
Namaster:I disagree with you on this. I think the government do not just have enough resources to nip it in the bud at once. |
| Re: I Discouraged Ransom Payment Until I Was Kidnapped – Ex-dss Director by adigun27: 7:16pm On Feb 04 |
Thank God you are not a victim you will understand kidnapper use victim phone for communication and collection of money Namaster: |
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