A former Niger Delta ex-agitator and philanthropist, Mr Endurance Amagbein, has called on Nigerians to remain calm in the face of the country’s security challenges, urging citizens to support ongoing efforts by the Federal Government and security agencies to combat insecurity ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Amagbein, who is popularly known as Adaka Boro the Second, made the appeal in a statement issued to journalists in Abuja on Monday.
While acknowledging the pain and suffering caused by rising cases of kidnapping, banditry and other violent crimes across the country, he expressed optimism that the country would overcome the security challenges through collective action.
“I also share the pains and plight of Nigerians, especially those kidnapped or whose relatives have been killed in the spate of insecurity. All hope is not lost, as the security agencies are making collective efforts to win the war against banditry, kidnapping, terrorism and other forms of violent crimes”, he said.
The self-styled General alleged that political interests were partly responsible for the worsening security situation, claiming that some opposition politicians were exploiting insecurity to discredit President Bola Tinubu’s administration ahead of the 2027 elections.
The former militant further alleged that some of those criticising the administration had previously benefited from it but later turned against the government because of personal interests.