Prof. Samson Ayanlaja, a former Vice-Chancellor of Crawford University, Igbesa, Ogun, has advised the Federal Government to strengthen security by adopting technology for surveillance.
Ayanlaja gave this advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Ota, Ogun.
Reacting to the train attack on the Abuja – Kaduna rail line by suspected terrorist on Monday in which eight persons were reported killed, scores injured and many others abducted, Ayanlaja described the incident as unfortunate and anti-progressive.
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“The so called terrorists are making life difficult for Nigerians and the government at large.
“The Federal Government must evolve strategies to control these people causing mischief, kidnapping and killing innocent Nigerians,” he said.
The don appealed to the Federal Government to redouble its efforts at tackling security challenges in the country.
He suggested the installation of CCTV cameras in strategic places and empower security agencies to have access satellites to assist the security agencies track down criminals.
Ayanlaja commiserated with the families of victims and prayed God to grant them the fortitude to bear the loss. (NAN)
