‘Replicate Benin Might Against Terrorism’ — Adeyanju Tells President Tinubu

Deji Adeyanju, a human rights attorney and activist, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to fight terrorism and insecurity in Nigeria by using the same forceful military action that prevented the recent coup attempt in the Republic of Benin.

According to the newspaper, Adeyanju made this request in a statement on Monday, thanking President Tinubu’s leadership and the Nigerian Armed Forces’ prompt response in preserving democracy in the neighboring West African nation.

Adeyanju declared, “As a Nigerian who values democracy and recognizes the perils of military rule, this is a truly proud moment for me.”

He called Nigeria’s response, which included synchronized ground tactics and Air Force fighter jets, a daring and admirable action that demonstrated the country’s ability to protect democratic ideals outside its boundaries.

He continued, “Let this serve as a clear signal to everyone who seeks to subvert democracy in the Sahel that their days are numbered.”

Adeyanju praised the international assistance but cautioned that if Nigeria does not take significant action to address its domestic security issues, the victory in Benin would be meaningless.

The activist emphasized, “So that Nigeria can truly lead by example, the same might displayed in Benin should be applied with even greater resolve to crush the terrorist groups operating within our borders.”

According to Adeyanju, Nigeria’s leadership in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and its position as a regional force must result in significant security for its own people.

“Only when people at home feel safe, secure, and protected from insurgents and armed groups is leadership at the regional level valuable,” he declared.

His remarks are made against the backdrop of recurrent terrorist attacks and banditry in Nigeria’s North-East, North-West, and North-Central regions, despite ongoing military assaults.

President Tinubu was urged by Adeyanju to tackle domestic security with the same urgency and gravity as the Benin intervention.