Banditry, kidnapping threaten democracy, Kalejaye warns Tinubu
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- A Nigerian Senior Advocate, Asiwaju Kunle Kalejaye, warns that banditry and kidnapping threaten the nation's democracy.
- He urges President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency on terrorism.
- Kalejaye stated that worsening insecurity poses a grave threat to the country.
A prominent Nigerian legal figure has issued a stark warning, asserting that escalating banditry and kidnapping incidents pose a significant threat to the nation's democratic fabric. Asiwaju Kunle Kalejaye, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), called upon President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take decisive action.
Kalejaye urged the President to declare a state of emergency specifically targeting banditry, kidnapping, and all forms of terrorism plaguing the country. He emphasized that the current state of insecurity is not merely a law-and-order issue but a fundamental challenge to the stability and functioning of Nigeria's democracy.
Tinubu must lead total war against terrorism
The Senior Advocate's statement underscores the deep-seated concerns among Nigerians regarding the pervasive insecurity. The call for a state of emergency reflects a growing demand for more robust and comprehensive measures to combat the escalating violence and restore peace and safety across the nation.
says Tinubu must lead total war against terrorism
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