Human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to replicate the decisive military intervention used to thwart the recent attempted coup in the Republic of Benin in combating terrorism and insecurity within Nigeria.
Naijaonpoint reports that Adeyanju made this call in a statement on Monday, praising the swift response of the Nigerian Armed Forces and President Tinubu’s leadership in defending democracy in the neighbouring West African country.
“This is truly a proud moment for me as a Nigerian who loves democracy and understands the dangers of military rule,” Adeyanju said.
He described Nigeria’s response, which included Air Force fighter jets and coordinated ground strategies, as a bold and commendable move that showcased the nation’s capacity to defend democratic ideals beyond its borders.
“Let this stand as a clear signal to all who seek to undermine democracy in the Sahel that their days are numbered,” he added.
While applauding the international intervention, Adeyanju warned that the triumph in Benin would mean little if Nigeria fails to decisively tackle domestic security challenges.
“The same might displayed in Benin should be applied with even greater resolve to crush the terrorist groups operating within our borders, so that Nigeria can truly lead by example,” the activist stressed.
Adeyanju argued that Nigeria’s role as a regional power and its leadership of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) must translate into meaningful protection for its own citizens.
“Leadership at the regional level is only valuable when people at home feel safe, secure, and protected from insurgents and armed groups,” he said.
His comments come against the backdrop of ongoing insecurity across Nigeria’s North-East, North-West and North-Central regions, where terrorist attacks and banditry remain persistent despite continued military campaigns.
Adeyanju called on President Tinubu to treat domestic security with the same urgency and seriousness applied during the Benin intervention.
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