The statement reads:
Our attention has been called to tactical moves to make our zone unsafe for continuous attack on our people and mostly students by the Fulani herdsmen.
It is no news that insecurity has engulfed the South west among other regions of the country. This prompted our ever thinking southwest leaders most especially our Governors to come up with a security architecture specially designed to safeguard the southwest.
But it became mouth watering surprise for us when we heard that the powers that be outside our zone are not pleased with the move. This became more evident when a Fulani/Hausa youth group spoke though recently condemning out security architect even when it has nothing to do with them.
But, we became perplexed when the Anthony General of the federation, Abubakar Malami said the security group runs fowl of the law, the news we received with great shock.
In the press statements, which was signed by the media aide to the AGF, reads in part; “The setting up of the paramilitary organization called “Amotekun” is illegal and runs contrary to the provisions of the Nigerian law. The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) has established the Army, Navy and Airforce, including the Police and other numerous paramilitary organisations for the purpose of the defence of Nigeria.
“As a consequence of this, no State Government, whether singularly or in a group has the legal right and competence to establish any form of organization or agency for the defence of Nigeria or any of its constituent parts. This is sanctioned by the provision of Item 45 of the Second Schedule of the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) authorizing the Police and other Federal Government security services established by law to maintain law and order.
“The law will take its natural course in relation to excesses associated with organization, administration and participation in “Amotekun” or continuous association with it as an association."
Even if we want to play politics with everything, must we do same with our collective and individual security ???
As much as we have played apt attention to the wordings of the statement, we have noticed no other thing other than politics and an attempt to block the west from defending itself against attacks by the north .
We have realised that, the north only want the South west to continue to suffer insecurity because they know that, if security could be achieved in the Southwest, our economy in this region will boost and we would have all that we are suppose to have even for us to attain the status of a sovereign state ( country).
With the refusal of the federal government and the northeners, it is clear that the northeners are clearly behind insecurity in this country and we would not accept that in our zone.
We however use this medium to appeal to our Governors to stand on their feet and ensure that this laudable initiative is not allowed to be killed by some enemies of our peace.
As students leaders who are also interested in the security of our students and the zone at large, we are using this medium to express our ready to support in entirety all that 'Amotekun' stands for because Amotekun has come to stay.
It is however important for me to appreciate the Governor of this state, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on his effort to make the state safe and to as well build the tomorrow of the state from today.
I have been in the state for the past two days and have toured major parts of this city and all I can say is that may God help the Governor to continue his good works.
Signed
Kowe Odunayo
Southwest Coordinator,
National Association of Nigerian students, NANS ZONE D
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