Almost all Nigeria security agencies have series of contact numbers that they have promoted to Nigeria people to call if they see or hear anything worth reporting on terrorism but there is no feedback mechanism from them to the people.

With more than four terrorist incidents recorded in Nigeria this week alone, I believe it is time to join other concern Nigerians both home and abroad to call for the establishment of a tension monitoring system in the country to enhance security management, boost trade and more importantly increase community confidence in Nigeria security agencies.

Many observers of Nigeria current insecurity would agree that Nigeria security agencies had been adversely affected by the ongoing terrorism saga and the introduction of a community tension and terrorism monitoring/alert system will increase collective responsibility on the issue of security.

Public perception of safety in Nigeria is at its lowest ever in a decade but with today’s threat environment looming on the populace – it is only best practice that a proper monitoring and alert system is introduced to eradicate the negative rumours culture.

I believe such a team should sit within Nigeria Police Force but with a structure that is inclusive of all other security and emergency services. This approach will involve having members of other security agencies having some of their officers seconded to the tension monitoring team to complement its work.

We have the skill-set in Nigeria Police Force to deliver the project but would it be implemented?