Former Jigawa State Governor and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Sule Lamido, has sparked widespread reactions following his comments linking the worsening insecurity in Northern Nigeria to weak leadership and a breakdown in moral values.

Lamido made the remarks during a Wednesday interview on Premier Radio Kano, where he called on northerners to take collective responsibility for the growing security challenges in the region.

He stressed the urgent need to rebuild discipline and strengthen moral upbringing among young people, warning that societal neglect has contributed significantly to the crisis.

The former governor also criticised political leaders, accusing them of abandoning their core duty of protecting lives and property in favour of political interests.

He further alleged that politicians are worsening the situation through manipulation and poor governance, which he said continues to endanger young people and destabilise communities.

Lamido also maintained that insurgency and banditry in the North are largely homegrown, insisting that groups such as Boko Haram are made up of individuals from within the region rather than external forces.

He argued that their emergence reflects deep moral decay and called for a grassroots response beginning from the family structure.

On the issue of state police, Lamido expressed support in principle but insisted that proper training and discipline must be ensured before implementation.

He also condemned the rising cases of ransom collection among Northerners, describing it as a serious moral collapse.

Lamido concluded by urging fairness, justice, and responsible governance as key steps toward restoring lasting peace in Northern Nigeria.