My House Was Burglarized, And All The Cops Who Were Meant To Be Protecting Me Were Asleep-Adeosun

Former Finance Minister, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, has recounted a personal security breach during her tenure in office. She revealed that her residence in Abuja’s Maitama district was broken into while she was performing her official duties.

The incident has raised concerns about the effectiveness of security arrangements for public officials in high-profile areas.

Adeosun explained that despite the presence of assigned security personnel, there was a notable lapse in protection during the break-in.

The incident underscores vulnerabilities that even senior government officials can face, regardless of the neighborhood or the security measures in place.

Recalling the experience, she said, “My house was burglarized, and all the cops who were meant to be protecting me were asleep.”

The former minister, who served from 2015 to 2018, indicated that the incident was both a professional and personal concern. It highlighted the challenges of relying on security teams that are expected to provide continuous protection but may fail due to negligence or other factors.

Experts say such incidents reflect broader systemic weaknesses in security protocols for high-ranking officials.

Although specific details about the burglary were not shared, Adeosun’s experience illustrates that lapses can occur even in areas considered highly secure.

Adeosun added that the breach exposed her vulnerability and raised questions about the overall readiness of security staff assigned to protect government leaders.

Her account suggests that stronger oversight and stricter accountability measures may be needed to prevent similar incidents.

The incident has drawn attention to the gap between policy and implementation in official security measures.

Adeosun’s revelations contribute to ongoing discussions about the adequacy of protection for public officials in Nigeria’s major cities and the need for continuous review of security protocols.

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