Sudan Crisis: The Natives Caution Against Killing Of Nigerians

A pro-Nigeria anti-sabotage organisation, The Natives, has asked the federal government to ensure that no life of any Nigerian citizen is lost in the ongoing crisis in Sudan.

The call by the group is coming amid reports that hundreds of people have been killed since the conflict between the forces of the two opposing generals in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, began.

In a statement issued yesterday in Abuja, the supreme leader of The Natives, Smart Edwards, challenged all politicians across board and all Nigerians in high places to use their diplomatic contacts to ensure the safety of all Nigerians residing in Sudan, particularly in Khartoum.

Edwards, who acknowledged initial efforts made by the Nigerian government to ensure evacuation of Nigerians, stressed that more needs to be done by the government and all well-to-do Nigerians to ensure immediate evacuation of Nigerians who are helpless students and youths in the war-torn country.

The Natives stated, “Save our helpless students and youths and ensure no life is lost. We recognise efforts put in place so far but we demand that more should be done urgently.

“We, The Natives, believe that the Nigerian government has capacity to evacuate our brothers and sisters trapped in Sudan, and we are urging all the stakeholders to ensure that no life of a Nigerian is lost in the ongoing crisis.”

Edwards expressed confidence that the incoming administration of the president-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will promote peaceful coexistence, fairness and ensure justice to every segment of the country.

Urging Nigerians to learn a lesson from the ongoing Sudanese experience, The Natives supreme leader said, “No sacrifice is too much to ensure a peaceful coexistence in the country. We, The Natives, have vehemently been in the forefront of the campaign against disunity, segregation, discrimination, fake news and sabotage that could lead to anarchy, animosity, tribal and religious sentiments among Nigerians.”