Security expert Kabiru Adamu has strongly criticized Nigerian authorities for failing to arrest and prosecute perpetrators of herdsmen attacks across the country, while also highlighting critical lapses in border security management.

Speaking on Channels Television, Adamu expressed frustration over what he described as "political posturing" by government officials in response to incessant killings in Nigerian communities that have been attributed to foreign cattle herders.

"I hear a lot of political posturing. I hear several conditionings by different persons. But the reality is, as of today, our borders are extremely porous," Adamu stated.

The security expert pointed out that Nigeria's criminal justice system is failing in its responsibility to apprehend and punish those responsible for the attacks. He noted that while the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) protocols allow for transhumance movement of livestock across borders, Nigeria stands out negatively among regional countries.

"Almost all the countries I studied within the sub-region have mechanisms for recording and monitoring the movement of those engaged in transhumance, except Nigeria, the biggest country and the one facing some of the highest insecurity challenges," he emphasized.

Adamu called for immediate action rather than excuses, urging the National Assembly to exercise its oversight functions to ensure that government departments responsible for security are held accountable.

"We have placed too much responsibility on the military, while the other ministries, departments, and agencies responsible for security are not given the same level of responsibility," he said, adding that border management is not primarily a military function.

The security expert concluded by stressing the need for a closer examination of agencies responsible for border management, stating that if they are failing to prevent the types of attacks currently occurring, swift action is necessary.