The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately relieve the country’s service chiefs and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) of their duties following the alarming rise in abductions, killings, and insecurity across the nation.
HURIWA, a prominent human rights advocacy group, expressed grave concern over the escalating security challenges facing Nigeria, including rampant abductions, killings, and violent crimes perpetrated by armed groups. The organization pointed to the worsening situation, particularly in northern Nigeria, where innocent civilians continue to fall victim to organized criminal gangs, kidnappers, and insurgents, despite the government's promises of enhanced security.
“The repeated failures of the current security apparatus to curb the ever-growing tide of violence across Nigeria are undeniable,” said Emmanuel Onwubiko, the National Coordinator of HURIWA. “From the North to the South, Nigerians are being killed, abducted, and brutalized daily, and this has become a national emergency. The current service chiefs and the IGP have clearly shown their inability to contain these security threats, which is why President Tinubu must take decisive action to remove them from office.”
HURIWA called for urgent measures to address the national security crisis, including the replacement of the current leadership in the military and police forces with competent, results-driven individuals capable of restoring law and order across the country.
The organization also demanded that President Tinubu implement a comprehensive strategy to tackle the root causes of insecurity, including poverty, unemployment, and corruption, while ensuring the recruitment and proper training of personnel within Nigeria’s security agencies.
“The Nigerian people deserve to live in peace, free from the daily terror that has become a part of life in many regions of the country. We cannot afford to allow these failures to continue,” Onwubiko added. “The time for change is now. The President must act swiftly and decisively to safeguard the lives of all Nigerians.”