BREAKING: Dauda Lawal Said, ‘I Know Where These Terrorists Are; I Watch Them On My Phone’ – Okonkwo Reveals
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In a recent interview on Symfoni TV, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, ADC chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo continued his commentary on Nigeria’s security challenges, focusing on statements made by political leaders regarding the location and tracking of criminal groups operating across parts of the country. During the discussion, he referenced remarks attributed to Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal concerning the monitoring of terrorist activities.
Okonkwo used the opportunity to highlight what he described as the growing complexity of Nigeria’s insecurity crisis and the role of intelligence in confronting it. He argued that while some state leaders may have access to information about criminal movements, the effectiveness of such knowledge depends on the structure and responsiveness of the security architecture.
Speaking during the interview, Okonkwo stated, “Gov. Dauda Lawal said, ‘I know where these terrorists are; I watch them on my phone.’” He made the remark while discussing the importance of translating intelligence into swift operational action capable of preventing attacks and rescuing victims.
According to him, the challenge facing Nigeria is not always a lack of information but often the inability to act decisively on available intelligence. He maintained that even when criminals are reportedly tracked or monitored, delays in response, inadequate manpower, and poor coordination among security agencies often limit the effectiveness of such information.
Okonkwo further explained that insecurity in Nigeria has evolved into a technologically adaptive form of criminality, requiring equally modern and well-coordinated responses. He emphasized the need for improved surveillance systems, better-equipped security forces, and stronger collaboration between federal and state authorities.
The ADC chieftain also reiterated his consistent call for restructuring Nigeria’s policing system, arguing that state-level security frameworks would allow for faster response times and better knowledge of local terrain. He insisted that governors are often closer to the realities on the ground and therefore better positioned to support immediate interventions when threats are identified.
He concluded by stressing that Nigerians are increasingly frustrated by repeated incidents of kidnapping and violence despite reported intelligence on the whereabouts of criminal groups. According to him, the priority of government must shift from mere tracking of threats to effective neutralization and prevention of attacks through decisive and coordinated security action.
