By Josiah Onne
The Northern Stakeholders Consultative Forum (NSCF) has alerted the public to a plan by Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, to disseminate baseless allegations against national security officials.
According to the NSCF, Governor Lawal is orchestrating a press release through a group known as the Arewa Integrity League, aimed at leveling unfounded allegations against esteemed national security officials, including the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; the Inspector General of Police; the Director-General of the Directorate of State Security, Yusuf Bichi; and the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle.
The NSCF described the intended allegations as irresponsible and damaging to the integrity of the national security apparatus, and called for them to be condemned unequivocally.
The forum emphasized the importance of conducting investigations grounded in facts, rather than responding to politically motivated smear campaigns, and urged the public, media, and all relevant stakeholders to remain vigilant and discerning in the face of such spurious allegations.
The NSCF also called on security agencies to be proactive in acting quickly to checkmate the maneuvers of those involved and bring them to justice, to serve as a deterrent.
In conclusion, the Northern Stakeholders Consultative Forum stood resolutely in solidarity with those devoted to the truth, and pledged to continue advocating for transparency, accountability, and integrity in all matters concerning the nation’s security and governance.
Comrade Aliyu Sani,
Spokesperson,
Northern Stakeholders Consultative Forum (NSCF)
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