Still On Abba Kyari Crime Fighting And The Need To Curtail Disturbing Incidences Of Crime In The Country (8) -By Hajia Hadiza Mohammed

Comments have continued to pour in from readers from within and outside the country in respect of the subject of the spate of insecurity in the country and the need to review the case of the Nigeria’s incarcerated super cop, Abba Kyari. And excitingly, almost all the respondents shared my view on the need to revisit Abba Kyari’s case. Initially, when I began this series, a colleague of mine in the UK tried to dissuade me by telling me that the authorities in the country are not only deaf and dumb but insensitive to the voice of reason; and that I am embarking on a fruitless venture. Interestingly, the selfsame friend of mine had written to commend me for what she described as a job well-done stating that judging from the reasons I have put forward so far which are in sync with her findings about the majority opinion on Mr. Kyari, that he would soon be freed. And I am indeed excited about the positive feedback that I have received so far especially from our people in Diaspora.

Mr. Magnus Ekeke who wrote from South Africa asked: “how can the economy grow when there is declining inflow from abroad? This is because those in Diaspora are afraid to invest at home owing to growing insecurity. And unless the right things are done and the right people like Abba Kyari whom you have rightly identified are put in charge of security, the situation will never improve.” James Igunbor who also wrote from South Africa opined that, Buhari compromised our national security by allowing terrorists to infiltrate our security system and therefore, it will require the services of dedicated no-nonsense officers like Abba Kyari to remedy the situation. Another Diaspora respondent from Spain, Ruth Okiemute Mejire confessed that she never knew anything about the DCP Abba Kyari until she read the articles and then she probed further and discovered that Kyari’s information and exploits are in the public domain for all to see. She lamented that the authorities could keep what she saw as a national asset in the cooler while our national security is being ripped apart by bandits and terrorists. Also, Okon Akpan Asuquo who wrote from Netherlands was of the view that the government has not done what it should to address insecurity in the country because the people have not played their part by putting the required pressure on the authorities. He recommended that those in Diaspora should take the initiative since it appears those at home are handicapped.

And that is not all. Another Nigerian resident abroad, Lizzy Odion has this to say: “when I first read your article on Abba Kyari my first reaction was to think that you are making appeal for the release of your brother but when I asked the internet about you, I discover to my surprise that you have written scores of essay on a wide range of subjects from politics, arts to individuals who have many accomplishments, whom you see as role models for our youths to emulate and in truth most of those you wrote about like the former IGP, Onovo, Val Ozigbo, Prince Arthur Eze, Ochor-Ochor and recently Obi Aguocha among others are not from the North where you come from. So, I am convinced that your intention is noble and right and I will join in the crusade for the release Abba Kyari and his reinstatement.

Again, one Paul Nwulu, a Nigerian, resident in Canada put his comments this way, “I am indeed touched by your advocacy, for spending time and resources to push your opinion through. I am convinced that if the government conducts an opinion poll on the subject many will tow your line of argument. Keep it up. Don’t relent.” Tosin Olanipekun from the UK said if the release and reinstatement of Mr. Abba Kyari is needed to curb insecurity in our country, then you certainly have my vote. Thank you.” And in the same vein, Chuks Bisike from Houston Texas said let the beat play on until victory is assured. Dr. Aliu Bashir from the US said that when he learnt of the arrest of Abba Kyari, he was heart-broken not because Mr. Kyari is from his own state but because his exit will create a vacuum in our security system that the criminal elements will cash in on to continue to prey on the people. He advised the authorities to reprimand Abba Kyari and then reinstate him for the sake of the citizens.

And yet more comments from concerned Nigerians in Diaspora. Sani Zoro in UAE has this to say, “I thank you for your effort towards the case of Abba Kyari. What you are doing is real advocacy which is purely without personal interest and for general interest. Even if nobody pays you, Allah will reward you. Wilson Omoko from India wondered why the different pressure groups and known activists have not reacted to the issue of insecurity that is ravaging the country. He advocated for the mobilization of artists to stage a free-Abba-kyari concert to create the needed awareness.

Indeed, the number of responses from our people in Diaspora is many but these are the only ones that I can take here. The good news is that our people are in agreement that the reinstatement of the super cop is necessary to beef up our national security. In the next essay, I will highlight the different groups that are urging me to do a collaborative work with them to create awareness for the release of Abba Kyari and his reinstatement. Stay tuned!

Hajia Hadiza Mohammed
hajiahadizamohammed@gmail.com
An actress, social activist, politician
London, UK