—- Calls for synergy among security agencies

By Dayo Johnson Akure

‎A group of Concerned Nigerians residents in the Diaspora, have lamented the growing insecurity in some parts of the country, heightened by the current bandits and terrorist activities in the country.

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‎lt therefore, called on “all Nigerian Security and Intelligence Agencies to collaborate with one another and also with any other relevant governmental agencies either the Federal the government and security agencies to tame the escalating security crises facing the country.

Princess Diana Akinmoyo, the International Coordinator of the group, in a statement said, “We have been following with deep concerns , an escalation of acts of banditry, kidnapping and terrorist attacks in Nigeria especially, with new targets being school  children.

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‎Akinmoyo said “Understandably, this has raised a new level of challenges and panic among Nigerians given the new wave of boldness and violence perpetrated by the criminals, especially ahead of the 2027 general election.”

‎”We really need a peaceful environment before and after the 2027 general elections to enable the majority of Nigerians to benefit from the gains of our current reforms that had just begun to yield fruitfulness. 

‎The group expressed deep worries that “the growing insecurity spreading across Nigeria is not only portending grave consequences to the peaceful coexistence of Nigerians and the stability of the country but also putting the nation in a very bad light before the international community.

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‎Akinmoyo called on the federal government to be firm and have the courage to prosecute any political office holder indicted as a supporter or accomplice to the bandits and insurgents.

The expressed mixed feelings over the recent news that the United States of America were willing to collaborate with Nigeria by way of providing intelligence and equipment to halt the menace.

 “We are afraid of the consequences of such international interventions.  

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‎According to him” the government must take the necessary steps to rapidly improve in the coordination of security for the protection of civilians even if it  includes directly seeking international support if and where necessary, for better protection of lives and properties, to be effected in a timely manner.

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‎The group also extended its appreciation to “the National Assembly headed by Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio  for his collaborative efforts with the federal government to fight insecurity in the country .

” We are happy that the Nigerian Senate under Senator Godswill Akpabio, had never delayed any vitally important requests especially on security issues sent to her from the Presidency.  

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‎It particularly identified the unveiled National Counter-Terrorism Centre’s (NCTC) Strategic Plan 2025–2030, describing it as a defining moment in Nigeria’s quest to strengthen national security. Nigeria must not bleed again .