A former military governor of old Kano State, Colonel Sani Bello (retd), calls on Nigeria’s Federal Government to strengthen the country’s response to insecurity by integrating police personnel into military operations and recalling retired soldiers. Speaking to Premier Radio Kano, Bello argues that security forces already have sufficient knowledge of armed group leaders’ locations but often lack the political will to act decisively. He also disputes claims that Nigeria lacks adequate weapons, saying the armed forces have access to surveillance drones, artillery, and military aircraft, and that bandits do not match that capability. Bello acknowledges the efforts of frontline troops but says they are overstretched due to widespread banditry and insurgency. He urges the government to treat the situation as a national emergency and increase troop numbers. To address manpower gaps, he proposes drawing on past experience from Nigeria’s civil war, when military strength grew through recruitment, including from police units and retired servicemen. He suggests police officers could be deployed after limited additional training and that retired personnel serving for a short period could provide meaningful reinforcement. He also warns that Nigeria should account for guerrilla tactics rather than relying only on conventional warfare approaches.