Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has urged the Federal Government to prioritize the recruitment of military and police personnel and ensure their deployment to their states of origin.

In a post on his verified X account on Wednesday, Sani argued that assigning security operatives to their home states is the most effective strategy to combat terrorism, as they are more familiar with the local terrain than personnel from other regions.

He also emphasized the need for comprehensive training and the provision of advanced equipment to strengthen their operational capacity.

Sani’s remarks come amid growing security challenges across Nigeria, including widespread abductions of citizens and schoolchildren.

“In combatting bandits and terrorists, recruitment of military and police personnel should focus on regions with the highest levels of insecurity. They should be recruited, trained, equipped, and deployed to their own states and regions to fight criminals. They know their terrain better than anyone,” he stated.