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Why Nigerians Must Support PMB on Security, Anti-Corruption – CSOs

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The Conference of Civil Society for Peace, Security and National Development has said combating insecurity and corruption is a daunting challenge that requires absolute commitment on the part of leaders and the lead to achieve.

Consequently, the CSOs urged all Nigerians of good will to rally round President Muhammadu Buhari who has shown uncommon commitment to addressing insecurity and corruption to enable him succeed for the good of all citizens.

The CSOs comprising of over 100 groups at a solidarity rally held in Abuja on Friday said it behoves on them as civil society organisations to stand firm in ensuring a better society hence their coming together in solidarity with the Federal Government on its effort to fighting insecurity and corruption which they say are the catalysts for development.

Conveners of the group, Comr. Mike Msuaan and Mallam Adamu Kabir Matazu amongst others who spoke at the rally explained that keeping mute at a time when there are many schools of thoughts on the security and anti-corruption situation in the country will amount to disservice to the civil society movement and Nigeria in general.

The group carrying various placards with inscriptions such as “Nigeria Military Needs the Support of all to Defeat Insurgency”, Buhari is Hero of Security and Anti-corruption”, “Fighting Insurgency and Corruption is not Automatic” amongst many others argued that the nation under Buhari was doing relatively well on security and anti-corruption.

“We have observed with dismay the avalanche of criticisms on the Buhari administration on the handling of security and anti-corruption in particular. However, our scrupulous findings have shown that many who have chosen to lampoon the presidency and the security chiefs are either doing so based on ignorance or mischief. Our checks also show that those who understand the intrigues of fighting insecurity and corruption make an objective assessment of the situation commending the security agencies and the anti-corruption agencies for their efforts.

“We herein reiterate that Nigeria is doing relatively well in the areas of security and anti-corruption. We were all witnesses to days when territories were held captive by terrorist groups. Bomb blasts were regular occurrences across the nation particularly in the northern region and the Federal Capital territory. However, all these have been brought to a halt or barest minimum. But, some particular individuals and groups have chosen to engage professional propagandists to rundown the efforts of the nation’s security agencies. Our findings have further revealed that some sections of the media have allowed themselves to be used by these groups for monetary gains”, the CSOs alleged.

They further regretted that most people who want President Muhammadu Buhari to sack the current service chiefs who have done so much based their arguments on career progression rather than national interest.

According to the CSOs asking for change of the service chiefs who have shown deep competence would amount to sacrificing the sovereignty of the nation for personal gains of a few individuals.

“We wish to charge every appointee of government related to security to put aside personal sentiments and work patriotically for the common good of the nation. We herein appeal to President Muhammadu Buhari who himself is a professional soldier to begin to talk to his services chiefs directly rather than allowing other appointees who may not understand his briefings properly or be mislead by other interests and pass negative messages that may dampen the moral of the service chiefs and their troops”.

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IPOB’s lawyer accuses Anambra govt of violating citizens’ rights, wants all arrested charged to court

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The counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has called on the Anambra State Government to either charge to court or release individuals allegedly detained for the past five weeks without trial.

In a statement issued on Saturday, Ejiofor criticized what he described as “violations of citizens’ rights,” emphasizing that the detainees have not been presented before any court or formally charged with a crime.

“Today, March 15, 2025, marks five full weeks since several citizens of Anambra State were arbitrarily arrested and detained in a private facility controlled by the state government. Shockingly, they have not been charged with any offense or brought before any court of law. This is a flagrant violation of their fundamental rights,” Ejiofor stated.

He expressed concern that the detainees were not held by the police, the Department of State Services (DSS), or the military, but instead in an undisclosed facility, without any official explanation from the government.

Ejiofor, who has previously supported the government’s security efforts, urged Governor Chukwuma Soludo to ensure the rule of law is upheld.

“I have always championed active citizen participation in combating insecurity and have publicly urged the government to act against criminal elements. However, this must be done legally and transparently,” he said.

While commending the efforts of the state’s Agụnechemba security outfit, Ejiofor insisted that professionalism and adherence to due process are crucial.

He reaffirmed his support for lawful measures to combat crime but warned that arbitrary detentions could erode public trust in the government’s security strategy.

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Osun Amotekun recruits accuse Adeleke’s govt of nepotism

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The Osun State Amotekun Corps has denied allegations of nepotism in its ongoing recruitment of 1,000 cadets, following claims by some dismissed recruits that they were removed in favor of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members.

Some affected candidates, seen outside the NYSC camp venue in Osogbo, alleged they were removed due to their affiliation with the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on behalf of the group, a dismissed cadet, Usman, claimed that they had been in camp since Sunday before being replaced by PDP members, some of whom, he alleged, were unfit for training.

However, Amotekun’s Board Chairman, retired Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Wale Abass, dismissed the allegations as baseless. He explained that those removed from the training camp either failed to meet the required standards or did not follow the proper recruitment process.

“The 1,000 cadets invited for training went through a rigorous selection process. They submitted applications online, underwent document verification, and passed physical fitness tests before being invited to camp,” Abass stated.

He further revealed that some unqualified individuals managed to gain access to the camp, while some selected candidates failed to meet the reporting deadline. Those with health issues were also disqualified.

Abass reaffirmed that the Amotekun Corps remains committed to fairness and impartiality in its recruitment process. He described the allegations as an attempt to create confusion and undermine the security outfit’s credibility.

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Opposition no longer safe with recruitment of Osun PDP members into Amotekun – APM

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The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Osun State has raised concerns over the alleged recruitment of members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into the state’s Amotekun Corps, claiming it threatens the safety of opposition members.

In a statement issued on Friday, APM Chairman, Mr. Adewale Adebayo, criticized the recruitment process, alleging that non-PDP applicants were deliberately screened out. He warned that Amotekun, originally created to enhance security, was being turned into a political tool.

“We are disturbed by the protest by well-meaning Osun residents who applied but were deliberately excluded because they are not PDP members,” Adebayo stated.

He further alleged that over 1,000 PDP members had been recruited into the corps, describing it as an attempt to silence opposition voices. According to him, the recruitment exercise was merely a formality to cover up a pre-arranged selection process favoring ruling party members.

APM has called for the resignation of the Corps Commandant and Field Commandant of Amotekun, demanding an apology to the affected applicants and the people of the state. The party insisted that the security outfit must remain apolitical to maintain public trust.

Neither the Osun State Government nor the leadership of Amotekun has responded to the allegations as of the time of this report.

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