further  indicated  that  some  inmates  have  been  on  remand  over  a  period  ranging  from  5  to  15   years.   Respondents   were   split   on   the   issue   of   protection   against   violent   crime   (armed   robberies).   Whilst  38.4  percent  contend  that  there  has  been  significant  improvement  in  the  ability  of  the   security  system  to  deal  with  violent  crime,  33.4  percent  believe  otherwise  (Figure  5).     Narcotics  and  State  Security   Stakeholders  welcomed  the  efforts  of  Government  with  support  from  development  partners  to   tackle   the   issue   of   drug   trafficking   in   the   country.   They,   however,   expressed   concern   over   reports   of   apprehended   drug   suspects   escaping   from   police   custody   and   said   this   posed   a   serious  national  security  challenge  for  the  country.     3.6   Responsiveness  of  Chieftaincy  to  the  rapidly  changing  social  needs   28.4  percent  of  Respondents  reported  that  the  chieftaincy  institution  was  helping  to  promote   development   amongst   the   populace   (Figure   6).   Respondents   cite   the   numerous   initiatives   in   education,   health   and   environment   being   promoted   by   chiefs   in   virtually   every   region.   The   majority   (50.5   percent),   however,   indicated   that   the   institution   is   slowing   down   development   citing  the  violence  associated  with  the  chieftaincy  succession  and  land  issues.   29