Security, activism and the burden of proof

Nigeria’s armed forces, police and intelligence agencies include thousands of officers confronting terrorism, insurgency, banditry and organised crime, Mukhtar Ya’u Madobi writes.

The article says these personnel operate under extremely challenging circumstances and that their collective sacrifices should not be overshadowed by allegations that remain untested or unsupported.

It frames the burden of proof as a central responsibility for those making accusations, while emphasizing the government’s duty to address security threats. The supplied excerpt ends after stating that security is the foremost responsibility of any government.