The Arewa Youth Meeting has cautioned opposition politicians in opposition to politicising the safety challenges dealing with Nigeria, particularly within the build-up to 2027 basic elections.
The group by way of its Speaker, Mohammed Salihu Danlami at a press convention in Abuja on Friday, stated there appeared to a semblance of a sample of surge in insecurity at each election cycle, which “can not be ignored.”
They argued that “Sample evaluation of the final three election cycles reveals the identical signature: a pointy spike in kidnappings, banditry, and coordinated arson.”
Whereas nonetheless, admitting the safety challenges dealing with the nation, it stated the nation’s safety companies have been up and doing to handle the challenges.
“At this vital time, we should recognise and commend the unwavering dedication of the NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu and the service chiefs most particularly, the Chief of Defence Employees, Basic Olufemi Oluyede, and the Chief of Military Employees, Basic Waidi Shaibu.
“Their management, braveness, and sacrifice have continued to encourage confidence throughout the armed forces and amongst Nigerians,” Danlami stated, urging collective efforts to handle the challenges.