Presidential aide Daniel Bwala says responsibility for Nigeria’s rising kidnappings lies primarily with state governors and local councils rather than the Federal Government. Speaking in an interview on the Morayo Show, Bwala told Nigerians that governors should be held answerable for every kidnapping that occurs within their states, arguing that security oversight and responses are expected at those levels. His remarks align with his position that state authorities must do more to prevent attacks, protect residents, and ensure effective policing and emergency response. The two reports describe Bwala’s call for accountability as directed at sub-national governments, emphasizing that security outcomes are tied to how states manage policing, coordination, and local safety measures. The federal government’s role is not presented as the primary focus in these accounts, which instead point to governors and local councils as the entities that should be evaluated based on incidents in their jurisdictions.