Democracy Day: Groups hail security agencies, call for citizens’ support against insecurity

Two civil society organisations in Kaduna State have commended Nigeria’s security agencies for their efforts in tackling insecurity and sustaining democratic governance, urging Nigerians to support security operations through vigilance and cooperation.

The groups, Eagle Brain Human Rights Organisation and Daruliman Daawah Project — made the call during separate Democracy Day events held in Kaduna.

Speaking during a road walk attended by youths, Chairman of Eagle Brain Human Rights Organisation, Comrade Daniel Ejembi, said Nigeria’s democratic journey had remained on course partly due to the sacrifices made by security personnel across the country.

He said officers and men of the Armed Forces, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Police Force, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other security agencies continue to operate under difficult conditions to safeguard lives, property and national institutions.

Ejembi said the Democracy Day event was organised to appreciate security operatives for their dedication in combating terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and related crimes.

He particularly praised the military for sustained operations against criminal groups, noting that several personnel had lost their lives defending the country.

The activist also commended the Director-General of the DSS, Mr Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, and the agency for intelligence-led operations, rescue missions and community interventions aimed at promoting peaceful coexistence.

According to him, educational support initiatives undertaken by the DSS in communities within Chikun Local Government Area reflected efforts to address insecurity beyond military action.

He further acknowledged recent achievements recorded by the police in rescue operations and arrests of suspected kidnappers, while also recognising the contributions of the NDLEA, Nigeria Immigration Service and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in strengthening internal security.

Ejembi urged citizens to provide useful information to security agencies and remain vigilant, stressing that insecurity can only be tackled through collective action.

“Terrorism thrives where people are divided, but loses strength where communities stand together,” he said.

At a separate press conference at Arewa House, Coordinator of Daruliman Daawah Project, Suleiman Abdulkareem Ameer, also praised security agencies for maintaining peace and public order in Kaduna and other parts of the country.

Ameer said security institutions had shown professionalism in law enforcement, conflict management and engagement with communities.

He noted that growing collaboration between security agencies and local communities was yielding results and cited educational interventions in remote communities as part of broader efforts to build lasting peace.

He also commended Governor Uba Sani for supporting security operations in Kaduna State, especially through the ongoing training of forest guards to strengthen existing security structures.

The two groups urged Nigerians to reject ethnic and religious profiling, insisting that criminal activities should not be linked to any tribe or religion.

They called for national unity and sustained public support for efforts aimed at building a safer and more secure Nigeria.