Tiv Youths Condemn Amnesty on Deadly Armed Fulani Herdsmen, Bandits, Terrorists

 


Tiv Youths, represented by the Tiv Youth Organisation (TYO) Abuja chapter, have strongly criticized recent calls for the Nigerian government, under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, to consider granting amnesty to bandits, terrorists, and armed herdsmen. The condemnation was made during the address of the newly inaugurated President of TYO, Chief Joseph Saater Undu, in Abuja over the weekend.


The calls for amnesty came from prominent figures such as former Zamfara State Governor Ahmad Yerima and Senator Diket Satso Plang, who suggested that engaging in dialogue with bandits could help address the security challenges in the North-West region of the country.


Undu, however, expressed his disapproval of these proposals and called on the government to take decisive action against identified security threats. He urged President Tinubu, through the National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, to direct security chiefs to clamp down on these threats and neutralize them in order to restore peace and security for the citizens.


The TYO president emphasized the need to hold all arrested suspects accountable by charging them in court for their crimes against innocent Nigerians. Undu further advocated for the establishment of Special Courts dedicated to the speedy trials of suspects involved in acts of terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping.


Undu also addressed the issue of rural-urban migration, attributing the widespread insecurity in the country, particularly in the North Central region, to armed herdsmen, bandits, and kidnappers. He stressed that this insecurity is a major factor contributing to Nigeria's food crisis and poses a threat to urban centers due to the influx of unskilled and unemployable young men who have been forced to leave their communities in search of safety.


Undu proposed that attacks on communities should be halted, making them safe for residents and farmers. He also suggested making subsistence farming more attractive and profitable as a means to discourage the rural-urban migration caused by insecurity.


In closing, Undu stated that with the necessary political will, the President could rely on the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Department of State Services (DSS) to eliminate all criminals, terrorists, and bandits within a month, without the need for the involvement of the Nigerian Military or non-state actors.


The Tiv Youth Organisation (TYO) was established in 1988 to coordinate the activities and well-being of Tiv youths around the world. Its headquarters are located in Gboko, Benue State

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

BREAKING! Murder of IgboJah: Anti-Cult Commander Removed

Image
The Enugu State Police Command has announced that its Criminal Investigation Department (State CID) has completed an investigation into the tragic and unwarranted shooting of the Enugu-based Ogene musician, Chikezie Okezie Nwamba, popularly known as "Igbo-Jah." While the investigation team has yet to disclose specific findings on what led to the musician’s shooting inside a police station, the Command has ordered the immediate redeployment of SP Ekeleme Chidobe, the Officer in Charge of the Tactical Squad. In a statement released on Sunday by the Command’s spokesman, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, it was confirmed that the implicated Police Inspector, Ozonwanji Joseph, is now undergoing an orderly room trial. DSP Ndukwe explained that this trial would facilitate further disciplinary actions in accordance with the Nigeria Police Force's procedures. According to DSP Ndukwe, “The Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, psc (+), has ordered the immediate redeployment of the Officer in...
Read more

[VIDEO] Woman Miraculously Rescued from Yahoo-Plus Ritualist in Abuja Hotel

Image
In a chilling incident that occurred on Wednesday, September 19, 2024, a woman's life was saved after her desperate cries for help exposed an alleged ritual attempt in an Abuja hotel. The scene unfolded at Top View Hotel, Wuse Zone 5, where hotel staff rushed to rescue the woman from a harrowing ordeal. According to witnesses, the woman's screams were heard from one of the hotel rooms, prompting hotel staff to act swiftly. When they entered the room, they found the woman completely naked, her hands and legs bound with sellotape, which also encircled her neck. Her screams had alerted the employees just in time, preventing what could have been a tragic outcome. Staff members quickly confronted the man believed to be behind the attack, accusing him of attempting to use the woman for ritual purposes. In a tense confrontation, they forced him to cut the sellotape restraining the woman. The victim, visibly shaken, quickly covered herself with her clothes as the situation deescalated....
Read more

BREAKING: World Bank Condemns Tinubu’s Wasteful Spending Amidst Nigeria's Economic Hardship, Advices For Urgent Financial Reforms

Image
The World Bank has raised serious concerns about wasteful spending by the Nigerian government under President Bola Tinubu, describing it as a key contributor to the country's economic woes. In its latest Nigeria Development Update, the global financial institution expressed deep dissatisfaction with the government's financial management, urging greater transparency and accountability. A key area of concern is the administration’s extravagant spending on non-essential items, even as Nigeria grapples with widespread economic challenges. The report highlighted the allocation of billions to luxury purchases, including a staggering N9.2 billion spent on State House vehicles within three months. Another N250 million was reportedly spent on event decorations for the First Lady in just five days, while additional billions went towards renovations, honorariums, and forex acquisitions. Perhaps most alarming was the purchase of a new presidential jet, costing the nation N150 billion, at a...
Read more