” VANGUARD NEWS Search for: HOME NEWS E-EDITIONS POLITICS METRO BUSINESS SPORTS EDITORIAL COLUMNS ALLURE NEWS December 7, 2025 Northern Elders group rejects call for U.S. military intervention in Nigeria By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi A Northern Elders political group has condemned a reported call by former Senator Kabiru Marafa of Zamfara State, urging the United States to invade Nigeria over rising insecurity, describing the statement as unpatriotic and dangerous. In a communiqué issued to journalists on Sunday after its annual meeting in Birnin Kebbi, the group said the call was “ridiculous” and capable of encouraging anarchy in the country. The National Coordinator of the group, Malam Yusuf Abubakar, said such remarks by any Nigerian, regardless of status, were unacceptable and harmful to national unity. “We view the statement as a demonstration of unpatriotism. It is capable of creating unnecessary tension at a time the country is working to address its security challenges,” Abubakar said. The group urged political leaders and northern governors to work collaboratively to tackle insecurity and poverty in the region rather than politicising the challenges. It also called on the Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate the former senator over the statement, noting that security concerns were already being addressed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the nation’s security agencies. The elders further urged security agencies to probe some politicians in Zamfara and Katsina states over alleged dissemination of fake news capable of heightening tension in the country. The group commended the Federal Government’s efforts in tackling insecurity, particularly security operations in the North-West, and called on traditional and religious leaders to use their influence to promote peace and national unity. They also rejected recent calls for the removal of Deputy Defence Minister, Bello Matawalle, describing such moves as unnecessary and politically motivated. MORE TOP STORIES Volunteerism ‘ll drive Tinubu’s economic growth agenda – Aiyedatiwa Decline in varsity’s infrastructure caused by nations economic downturn – FUTA VC ‘You can’t say that in public’, Michael Owen rebukes Salah over outburst Disclaimer Comments expressed here do not reflect the opinions of Vanguard newspapers or any employee thereof. ABOUT US ADVERTISE WITH US CONTACT US PRIVACY POLICY CASINO NON AAMS ONLINE CASINO OHNE OASIS CASINO UDEN ROFUS MEILLEUR CASINO EN LIGNE NAJLEPSZE KASYNA ONLINE BEST ONLINE CASINOS CANADA CASINOS SIN LICENCIA ALLURE AVIATION BUSINESS COLUMNS CRIME ALERT EDITORIAL DISCUSSION EDUCATION E-EDITIONS ENTERTAINMENT ENVIRONMENT FEATURES FOREIGN HEALTH HOMES & PROPERTY HUMAN ANGLE INSURANCE AND YOU PENSION INTERVIEWS LABOUR LAW & HUMAN RIGHTS METRO MOTORING POLITICS RELATIONSHIPS SPECIAL REPORT SPORTS SWEET CRUDE TECHNOLOGY THE ARTS CARTOONS TRAVEL & TOURISM VIDEOS VIEWPOINT WOMAN’S OWN WORSHIP © 2025 Vanguard Media Limited, Nigeria Exit mobile version” https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/12/northern-elders-group-rejects-call-for-u-s-military-intervention-in-nigeria/#:~:text=VANGUARD%20NEWS,Exit%20mobile%20version
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