President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been encouraged by human rights attorney and activist Deji Adeyanju to fight terrorism and insecurity in Nigeria by using the same forceful military intervention that prevented the recent coup attempt in the Republic of Benin.
According to the newspaper, Adeyanju made this request in a statement on Monday, applauding President Tinubu’s leadership and the Nigerian Armed Forces’ prompt response in protecting democracy in the neighboring West African nation.
Adeyanju remarked, “As a Nigerian who values democracy and recognizes the perils of military rule, this is truly a proud moment for me.”
He characterized Nigeria’s response—which included synchronized ground tactics and Air Force fighter jets—as a daring and admirable action that demonstrated the country’s ability to defend democratic ideals outside of its boundaries.
He continued, saying, “Let this serve as a clear signal to all who seek to undermine democracy in the Sahel that their days are numbered.”
Adeyanju praised the international assistance but cautioned that if Nigeria doesn’t take significant action to address its internal security issues, the victory in Benin won’t mean anything.
The activist emphasized, “The same might shown in Benin should be applied with even greater resolve to crush the terrorist groups operating within our borders, so that Nigeria can truly lead by example.”
According to Adeyanju, Nigeria’s leadership of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and its position as a regional force must result in significant security for its own people.
“Only when people at home feel safe, secure, and protected from insurgents and armed groups is leadership at the regional level valuable,” he stated.
His remarks are made in the context of recurrent terrorist attacks and banditry in Nigeria’s North-East, North-West, and North-Central regions, despite ongoing military assaults.
President Tinubu was urged by Adeyanju to handle domestic security with the same urgency and gravity as the Benin intervention.
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