Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former presidential hopeful and current NNPP chieftain, is making headlines once again,this time with a dire warning about Nigeria’s security. According to Kwankwaso, the nation is teetering on the edge of chaos while the Federal Government struggles to keep up. “Overwhelmed” and “helpless” might be the words of the day at Aso Rock, if you believe Kwankwaso’s latest outburst on social media.

Using his official X handle, Kwankwaso wasted no time in laying the blame squarely at the doorstep of the Federal Government. He claims that those in charge aren’t doing enough, and he isn’t alone,many Nigerians would agree. Is Abuja really asleep at the wheel while violence and crime spiral out of control?

Kwankwaso also took a swipe at state governments, calling out their growing use of “vigilante security outfits.” In his words, these groups are untrained and unsupervised, supposedly making the arms problem even worse. He painted a gloomy picture: states arming civilians, criminals running wild, and the authorities left scratching their heads.

“Regrettably, it appears the Federal Government is overwhelmed. This is evident in its tacit endorsement to allow state governments to establish and deploy vigilante security outfits with little or no professional training,” he declared. “Such a policy… has inadvertently facilitated the uncontrolled proliferation of small arms and light weapons across the country.”

But Kwankwaso didn’t stop there. He sounded the alarm on “ethnic and regional profiling,” citing unverified reports of Nigerians allegedly being harassed and tortured simply for belonging to the “wrong” group. Is this a new reality in Nigeria, or is Kwankwaso stoking the flames of division?

He even accused political players of setting up their own militias, claiming, “Such action further threatens the fragile peace in our country.” Strong words,are they justified, or just more political grandstanding?

In a nod to the digital age, Kwankwaso also blamed social media for fanning the flames of tension. He pointed to “hate speech, harassment, and intimidation” online, often tied to ethnic and religious rivalries. According to him, this is now a “grave threat” to Nigeria’s unity. Is Twitter the new battleground for Nigeria’s future?

The ex-Minister wasn’t done. He demanded “decisive and immediate action” from the Federal Government, calling for a crackdown on illegal weapons and militias, and pushing for more professionalism in security. The message was clear: act now, or watch the situation spiral out of control.

Kwankwaso wrapped up by congratulating newly-appointed Defence Minister General Christopher Musa (retd.), but not without a warning,he says only political will and resources can save Nigeria from its current mess.

With violent attacks, kidnappings, and communal clashes dominating headlines, is Kwankwaso simply stating the obvious, or is he trying to score points in a crowded political field? Security experts and activists are demanding a major overhaul, but will anything really change?

The debate rages on. Nigerians are left wondering: is the government listening,or is it just business as usual while the country slides deeper into crisis?