The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN) says it is deeply concerned by the unpatriotic trend of politicizing the current security challenges, by those whose responsibility it is to work towards addressing them.
In a statement it issued on Monday by SCSN General Secretary Nafiu Baba-Ahmad, the council said “It appears some politicians are willing to adopt Machiavellian tactics in settling personal political scores even if undermines efforts to address our security challenges.
“The most recent is the unfounded and malicious allegations against Senator Shehu Buba Umar, the distinguished senator representing Bauchi South Senatorial District.
“The accusation claiming Senator Buba’s involvement in sponsoring banditry, is not only baseless but also a dangerous attempt to distract those responsible from attending to the security challenges facing our nation.
“The Council knows Senator Shehu Buba as a distinguished personality with a well-documented record of contributing to national security and countering banditry since the tenure of President Muhammadu Buhari.
“As Chairman of the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence, Senator Buba has been at the forefront of legislative efforts to combat insurgency, banditry, and other forms of insecurity plaguing our country.
“His work with security agencies has helped develop counter-insurgency strategies that are already yielding positive results.
“Since assuming office, Senator Buba has been an outspoken advocate for strengthened security policies, that commit to both kinetic and non-kinetic measures.
“This, he has backed up with decisive legislative actions aimed at addressing the root causes of insecurity. His dedication to ending banditry has led to his active involvement in several key national initiatives focused on enhancing intelligence, border security, and community policing.
“Through collaborative efforts with the security agencies, Senator Buba has ensured that critical resources are allocated to areas most affected by banditry.
“He has also pushed for better coordination among the nation’s intelligence agencies to improve the detection and dismantling of bandit networks. His firm stance on these issues proves his unwavering commitment to ensuring peace and security for all Nigerians.
“The SCSN is deeply concerned about this growing trend of belittling our security challenges by politicizing them, as demonstrated by these false allegations.
“Accusing individuals who are actively working to combat insecurity not only distracts from the real issue at hand but also weakens the collective resolve to address these pressing concerns.
“Based on the above facts, the Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria stands in full support of Senator Shehu Buba Umar. We strongly caution against the politicisation of insecurity, which only serves to undermine our national unity and the progress we are making towards peace.
“At the same time, we call on all citizens to remain vigilant against attempts to tarnish the reputations of those who are genuinely working to secure our nation and our future.”
