The Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) has called on security agencies and government authorities to provide enhanced support, including hardware, welfare, and transportation, to strengthen security efforts across Nigeria.
Speaking at a press conference in Abuja yesterday, the national chairman of CJTF, Dr Kailani Mohammed, emphasised the group’s crucial role in maintaining peace and assisting security forces in tackling crime.
“We need the support of security agencies to eliminate or eradicate all the crimes troubling us in this country,” Dr Mohammed stated.
He highlighted that the CJTF has been actively supporting security operations for the past 16 to 17 years, contributing to efforts to restore law, order, and national unity.
Commending CJTF operatives for their bravery, he said, “When you go into the bush and support security agencies in arresting bandits and kidnappers, you are at the forefront. This is a commendable effort you have sustained over the years.”
Dr Mohammed also called on local law enforcement officers, particularly Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) in Nigeria’s 774 local government areas, to continue collaborating with the CJTF.
When comparing Nigeria’s security personnel numbers to those of other nations, he noted, “The Nigerian Army has about 290,000 personnel, whereas Egypt has over three million.
Even when you combine all the security forces in Nigeria, I doubt they reach three million.”
He stressed that this gap underscores the importance of CJTF’s role in national security and urged authorities to provide necessary resources.
“We are calling on leaders to support us with hardware, welfare, and transportation so that we can all sleep with our two eyes closed,” he added.
Dr Mohammed reaffirmed the commitment of CJTF members, describing them as gallant fighters who operate strategically in high-risk situations.
With Nigeria facing persistent security challenges, the CJTF’s appeal highlights the need for greater collaboration between government agencies and community-driven security initiatives.
