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‘Use of military escort by VIPs undermining credibility of armed forces’

The Arewa Coalition for Security and Human Rights (ACSHR) has said the indiscriminate use of military personnel as security escorts by influential individuals is undermining the credibility of the armed forces. 

Secretary, ACSHR, Musa Abdullahi, in a statement issued in Kaduna called on the federal government to stop the ‘ugly trend’.

“The indiscriminate use of military escorts for private purposes, not only undermines the credibility of our armed forces but also raises profound questions about the principles of justice and fairness that underpin our democratic society.

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“ACSHR noted that in recent times, there had been concerns regarding the improper deployment of heavily armed military personnel as escort to private individuals.

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“We advocate for the responsible and judicious use of military personnel, ensuring that their deployment aligns with established protocols and national security priority.

“While we acknowledge the crucial role played by our armed forces in addressing the myriads of security challenges facing our nation, we must also be vigilant against any misuse of their power and authority.”

The group appealed to Taoreed Lagbaja, the chief of army staff (COAS), to call for investigations into allegations that some influential people with connections with some top military officers secure soldiers to intimidate people over personal issues.

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