A Muslim group is asking who really called that U.S. drone strike. The Muslim Public Affairs Centre, led by Executive Chairman Disu Kamor, is pressing the Nigerian government for full clarity on the American military operation in Sokoto State. MPAC firmly condemns terrorism, but is disturbed that Washington announced the strike first. They argue that any action on Nigerian soil should be communicated by Nigerian authorities to preserve national dignity.
The organization warned that security cooperation with foreign partners must not create dependency. They questioned the official line that Nigerian intelligence helped, but U.S. capability was needed for the strike, pointing out Nigeria's own past military projections. MPAC cited risks from foreign interventions, like civilian deaths and increased instability, and noted that many terrorism victims in Nigeria are Muslim. They urged the government to detail the legal basis for the operation, affirm national sovereignty, and commit to a security framework led and controlled by Nigeria. Their statement stressed that security is a core government duty that cannot be outsourced.
The organization warned that security cooperation with foreign partners must not create dependency. They questioned the official line that Nigerian intelligence helped, but U.S. capability was needed for the strike, pointing out Nigeria's own past military projections. MPAC cited risks from foreign interventions, like civilian deaths and increased instability, and noted that many terrorism victims in Nigeria are Muslim. They urged the government to detail the legal basis for the operation, affirm national sovereignty, and commit to a security framework led and controlled by Nigeria. Their statement stressed that security is a core government duty that cannot be outsourced.
