The Federal Government has been urged by the Godspeed Leadership and Mentorship Development Initiative (GLEMDI) to revive and reinvest in the Man O’ War for the purpose of gathering intelligence to aid in the fight against insecurity.
The decision was made in a statement released on Friday by Mr. Habila Kayit, Executive Director of GLEMDI.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre Act and its enabling ordinance gave the Federal Government the authority to create the paramilitary outfit known as Man O’ War Nigeria.
In order to combat the insecurity being experienced in Nigeria, Kayit claims that the call is urgent.
“Citizens must be thoughtful in helping the government fulfil one of its most crucial duties, namely the protection of lives and property.
Therefore, President Bola Tinubu has the authority to investigate the range of possibilities available in community policing to address insecurity in Nigeria.
In order to effectively combat localised insecurity, communities, individuals, and groups must coordinate their activities.
“The vigilante groups and hunters association have been fantastic, but empowering them through a formal training in the Man O’ War leadership camps with a specific target to improve information and intelligence gathering will help greatly,” he said.
Kayit also urged Mr. Abubakar Momoh, the new minister of youth, to push initiatives that would improve cooperation with other pertinent authorities and urgently resurrect the Man O’ War.
He claimed that there was never a better opportunity to promote peaceful cohabitation and respect among neighbours in order to promote sustainable development.
“The Man O’ War continues to be a potential reserve and volunteers for all the security agencies to tap into for information, intelligence collecting, and assistance in upholding law and order.
“It is also a tool for rescue and emergency services in communities, so if its operations are strengthened, they can aid in the struggle against insecurity and much more.
“However, the need for stakeholder engagement and improved budgetary allocation for the Man O’ War services cannot be overemphasised,” Kayit stated.
Reviving the Man O’ War’s activities, according to Kayit, will aid the administration in achieving its objectives and give young people a job to help reduce societal vices. (NAN)
