Arewa Youth Assembly has restated its support and confidence in Nigeria’s Security chiefs, cautioning against attempts to politicise national security.
The group’s Publicity Secretary, Aliyu Muhammad, said the intervention followed ‘‘serial blackmail’’ by certain unpatriotic people to discredit the security leadership for personal and financial gain.
Muhammad urged Nigerians to disregard such calls, stressing any change in the country’s security architecture would disrupt counter-terrorism and anti-banditry efforts.
“Our nation’s security should not be politicised. A change in the security architecture would be a reckless mistake that will interrupt stability and continuity in the fight against terrorism, banditry, and insurgency,” he said.
The assembly noted ‘‘significant achievements’’ under the Service chiefs, including: counter-insurgency gains in Northeast, with the elimination of key Boko Haram and ISWAP commanders.
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Others are degradation of bandit enclaves in Zamfara, Kaduna and Niger, resulting in neutralisation of hundreds of criminals and improved maritime security, with reduced crude oil theft through advanced surveillance and patrols in Niger Delta.
The group said these gains demonstrated the “renewed vigour and strategic focus” of the military in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Muhammad called on Nigerians to support the agencies rather than undermine them.
“Our collective responsibility must be to encourage these gallant Security chiefs, who have continuously sacrificed their comfort and lives for the peace and security we are enjoying. We should be focused on sustaining their success and ensuring adequate funding,” he added.
The Arewa Youth Assembly further urged citizens to remain patriotic, shun partisan politics, and assist in the fight against terrorism and other criminal activities threatening national stability.