Groups seek U.S., UK, Israeli governments assistance in fight against terrorism

A coalition of civil rights groups in Nigeria yesterday sought the assistance of the United States of America (USA) United Kingdom  (UK) and Israel on the fight against terrorism in Nigeria.

They passed a vote of confidence in the Nigerian service chiefs and military high command in the country for the successes recorded so far, saying they made the call after a careful appraisal of the terrorism fight in the country in a decade.

Speaking at a World Press Conference, its President, Etuk Bassey Williams, said the groups supported the service chiefs because they have salvaged the situation from the darkest moment in Nigeria’s history.

Williams, however, agreed that much still needed to be done, which is why the groups have requested the assistance of the U.S., United Kingdom and Israel to assist Nigeria with technology to end insurgency in the country.

“The unanimous position of over 500 representatives of various civil societies at a meeting to appraise the situation surrounding the call for removal of the service chiefs in the ongoing fight against the insurgents, particularly in the North East.

“Over 500 representatives from all states of the federation attended the meeting during which discussions centred on demands for replacement of the service chiefs and restructuring of the military for performance enhancement.

“We observed that the dexterity with which the military is curbing insecurity in the North East and other parts of the country has yielded laudable results. Incidences of bombs detonating at worship centres, markets, motor parks, government buildings and other strategic places have reduced and is no more a recurring event except for very few insignificant cases,” he said.