
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has questioned why insecurity persists in Nigeria despite the availability of modern technology that could help the government locate individuals and respond more effectively to criminal activities. Obi made the remarks during an exclusive interview with ARISE News on Thursday, arguing that authorities have the means to track people and tackle crime but have failed to do so, according to Vanguard News.
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