Groups condemn negotiating with criminal elements
A coalition of socio-political advocacy groups under The Rebirth Group (TRG) and affiliates of the Concerned Citizens for Restructured Nigeria (CCRN) has strongly condemned the practice of negotiating with criminal elements, insisting that Nigeria’s security challenges require structural reforms rather than dialogue with armed groups.
Speaking during a working visit to Ibadan, Mohammed Lawal, Zonal Leader of TRG North West and President of the Rescue Northern Nigeria Movement, said insecurity in the country can only be effectively addressed through restructuring and systemic reform.
Lawal, who led other members of the delegation, including Abubakar Hamidu Ladan and Hajia Mariam, said the group was in Ibadan to present its activity report and reaffirm support for ongoing restructuring...









