Groups Urge Nigerians To Unite Against Terrorism, Banditry

Two civil society groups have urged Nigerians to unite against terrorism, banditry and other security challenges confronting the country.

The groups, Eagle Brain Human Rights Organisation and Daruliman Daawah Project, made the call during separate events held in Kaduna, insisting that the fight against terror requires collective responsibility rather than protests and divisions.

Speaking during a road walk attended by hundreds of youths, chairman of Eagle Brain Human Rights Organisation, Comrade Daniel Ejembi, said Nigeria’s democracy survived largely due to the sacrifices by security agencies.

According to him, in spite of the enormous risks, members of the Armed Forces, the Department of State Services (DSS), the Police, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and other security agencies continue to protect citizens, critical infrastructure and democratic institutions.

Ejembi said the organisation chose Democracy Day to publicly appreciate security agencies for their commitment and sacrifices in the fight against banditry, kidnapping and terrorism.

He particularly commended the Armed Forces for ongoing operations against criminal elements, noting that many officers had paid the supreme price in the defence of the nation.

The activist also praised the Director-General of the DSS,  Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, and the Service for intelligence-driven operations, rescue missions and initiatives aimed at promoting education and peaceful coexistence among communities.

He cited the recent donation of schools to Christian and Muslim communities in Chikun Local Government Area as examples of efforts to promote inclusiveness, interfaith harmony and long-term security through education.

Ejembi further applauded the Nigeria Police Force for recent arrests of suspected kidnappers and successful rescue operations, while also recognising the contributions of the NDLEA, Nigeria Immigration Service and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in tackling crime and protecting critical national assets.

At a separate Democracy Day press conference held at Arewa House, coordinator of Daruliman Daawah Project, Suleiman Abdulkareem Ameer, commended security agencies for their role in preserving peace, law and order in Kaduna State and across the country.