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From Okwe Obi, Abuja
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on the National Assembly to enact a law restraining private citizens from having more than one security aide attached to them.
HURIWA’s National Coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko, in a statement yesterday, explained that most influential individuals with retinue of security personnel abuse their privileges.
He said: “HURIWA raised concerns about the excessive use of security personnel by affluent individuals in the Igbo community, including soldiers, for private protection.
“This practice, according to HURIWA, diverts essential security resources away from communities in need, undermining national security efforts and perpetuating inequity.
“In response to these concerns, HURIWA called on the National Assembly to pass legislation prohibiting private citizens from maintaining more than one security attachment.
“The organization emphasised that soldiers should not be deployed to protect private citizens under any circumstances, highlighting the adverse impact on national security priorities, particularly in the fight against terrorism.
“HURIWA underscored the importance of upholding principles of equity, fairness, and the rule of law in addressing security challenges in Nigeria.”
Meanwhile, Onwubiko called on National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu, to investigate the problems between a businessman, Emeka Offor and Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor.
“Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor is not merely a lawyer but serves as the legal representative of a highly significant figure, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
“Given Ejiofor’s close ties to Kanu, the allegations he has leveled against Emeka Offor demand swift and thorough investigation to ascertain their veracity.
“The involvement of such a prominent legal figure in these allegations underscores the seriousness of the matter,” Onwubiko stated.
