Diaspora Group Demands Sack of Military Chiefs Over Soldiers' Abduction in Borno

Source: pulse

A Nigerian diaspora advocacy group, the Congress for the Defence of Citizens (CDC), has urged President Bola Tinubu to immediately sack the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, and other service chiefs following the abduction of Nigerian soldiers by insurgents in Borno State.

The group, based in London, described the security situation in the country as dire and accused the armed forces of failing in their primary duty to protect citizens and even their own personnel. In a statement signed by its Global Convener, Prince Ugo, the CDC condemned what it called “embarrassing helplessness” displayed by the military in recent weeks.

“What we are witnessing is not just a failure it is a total collapse of national defence. Soldiers have been abducted, weapons worth billions lost to terrorists, and yet there seems to be no strategic response,” Ugo said.

The incident reportedly occurred in Marte Local Government Area, a region previously plagued by insurgent activity. CDC said the military's inability to prevent such attacks or respond effectively has emboldened terrorists and eroded public confidence.

The group called for a complete overhaul of Nigeria’s military leadership, warning that the country risks descending further into lawlessness unless bold actions are taken. “If the military can no longer defend itself, what hope is there for ordinary Nigerians?” the group queried.

CDC also criticized the leadership’s slow and reactive approach to security threats, accusing them of allowing terrorist groups to operate unchecked. “There is no proactive strategy. The military always arrives late, leaving communities exposed,” the statement said.

Ugo warned President Tinubu that continued inaction could cost him credibility both at home and abroad. “This is not a time for diplomacy. It is a time for decisive leadership. Nigerians are tired of empty rhetoric while blood is being shed,” he said.

The CDC disclosed it is currently engaging with international human rights organisations and compiling a dossier on military failures to raise global awareness and demand accountability.

“The situation is beyond urgent. We are calling for a leadership that can restore hope, security, and dignity to the Nigerian people,” Ugo concluded.