By Hassan Hussain
The Founder of the non-governmental organisation Take the Bull by the Horns, Mr. Manuel Oyeoka, popularly known as Moyeoka, has threatened legal action against the British Government, the Federal Government of Nigeria, and the Sultanate Council of Sokoto over what he described as the worsening security situation in the country.
Mr. Oyeoka stated this at a media briefing in Abuja, where he expressed concern over the increasing cases of insecurity and attacks across the country.
He said the situation had become “terrible, horrible, and mind-blowing,” adding that if there were no visible efforts to address the crisis, he would seek legal redress both within Nigeria and internationally.
According to him, the affected institutions must explain their roles and responsibilities regarding the insecurity challenges confronting Nigerians.
Mr. Oyeoka accused the Federal Government of not being sufficiently transparent and proactive in handling the situation, stressing that government must take responsibility for protecting citizens.
He also questioned the role of the British Government, saying that as Nigeria’s former colonial power, it should contribute more towards finding solutions to the security challenges, especially with its access to technology and resources.
The NGO founder further challenged the Sultanate Council of Sokoto to take stronger steps in addressing insecurity, particularly because some of the earliest security concerns emerged from parts of northern Nigeria.
On his proposed legal action, Mr. Oyeoka said the aim was to compel the affected institutions to recognise their responsibilities and work towards ending insecurity in the country.
Speaking on the planned passage of the State Police Bill by the National Assembly, Mr. Oyeoka expressed reservations, saying state police alone may not solve Nigeria’s security problems.
He argued that the security crisis runs deeper than policing structures, alleging that issues such as poor governance, alleged sponsorship of criminal activities, and lack of accountability must also be addressed.
Mr. Moyeoka called on Nigerians to work with security agencies, stressing that citizens also have a role to play by remaining vigilant and reporting suspicious activities.
He maintained that government must lead the fight against insecurity by demonstrating commitment and responsibility to the people.
