Southern and Middle Belt leaders criticized President Tinubu's security approach Thursday. The regional forum said current strategies put excessive burden on military forces. Leaders want Tinubu and lawmakers to fulfill their duty of protecting Nigerian citizens.
The emergency meeting produced strong recommendations for change. Police officers below assistant commissioner rank should work in their home states for better results. State governments must create security networks like the Southwest Amotekun force with proper weapons to fight terrorism.
The forum accused federal authorities of failing to provide basic safety across Nigeria. Fulani terrorists and foreign allies continue attacking indigenous communities throughout Middle Belt regions. Benue State faces particularly severe violence from these groups.
Leaders condemned military control of Rivers State as completely illegal. Any appointments or elections conducted by the military administrator lack legal authority. The group demands immediate return to democratic rule in the affected state.
National Assembly members must perform oversight duties with integrity and determination. Regional leaders stressed that lawmakers cannot compromise on their constitutional responsibilities. The forum represents major ethnic organizations from southern and central Nigeria seeking better security policies.
The emergency meeting produced strong recommendations for change. Police officers below assistant commissioner rank should work in their home states for better results. State governments must create security networks like the Southwest Amotekun force with proper weapons to fight terrorism.
The forum accused federal authorities of failing to provide basic safety across Nigeria. Fulani terrorists and foreign allies continue attacking indigenous communities throughout Middle Belt regions. Benue State faces particularly severe violence from these groups.
Leaders condemned military control of Rivers State as completely illegal. Any appointments or elections conducted by the military administrator lack legal authority. The group demands immediate return to democratic rule in the affected state.
National Assembly members must perform oversight duties with integrity and determination. Regional leaders stressed that lawmakers cannot compromise on their constitutional responsibilities. The forum represents major ethnic organizations from southern and central Nigeria seeking better security policies.
