He called the security agents who committed the act “worse human beings.”
Police officers and soldiers who steal and sell weapons and ammunition from their formation to criminal elements have drawn harsh criticism from Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser (NSA).During the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons’ destruction of weapons on Friday in Abuja, Ribadu made this statement.
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The National Security Advisor said that the security agents who committed the act are “worse human beings” and that measures should be taken to verify them.”We need to find a way to stop this if we want to retake our country and live in peace and stability,” he continued.
He declared, “A police officer or soldier who steals weapons from his own units and sells them or hides them so the bad guys can come and kill his own colleagues is the worst human being.”Along with hurling curses at the security personnel who help terrorists, bandits, and other non-state actors obtain weapons, Ribadu revealed that a significant portion of the illegal weapons being used in the nation’s crimes were once government property.
Police Officers And Soldiers Are Accused By Ribadu Of Selling Weapons To Criminals.
Boko Haram and other jihadist groups have waged a 15-year insurgency in North-East Nigeria that has killed more than 40,000 people.For years, “bandits,” or groups of criminals, have wreaked havoc on Central and North-West Nigeria. These gangs raid villages, murder and kidnap locals, and then set fire to the homes they have looted.
Nigeria is dealing with numerous security challenges in the majority of its regions.Bandits are driven solely by greed and lack any political inclination. Analysts and authorities, however, are concerned about their growing alliance with the jihadists.
After seizing villages and establishing camps close to the attack site, jihadist groups have reportedly increased their presence in central Niger State by collaborating with these gangs, according to officials and analysts.In April, militants from Boko Haram assassinated two soldiers and vigilantes guarding the neighbouring village of Allawa. After that, the village’s troops were pulled out, driving the villagers to evacuate for their lives.