The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has raised significant concerns regarding the removal of American forces from joint counter-insurgency operations in the country. The group argues that this departure leaves a dangerous security void that extremist factions could exploit to reorganize and escalate violence.
National Coordinator Emmanuel Onwubiko emphasized in a recent statement that this shift in policy does not signify the end of the insurgency. He urged the Nigerian Federal Government to act swiftly to prevent militant groups from capitalizing on the situation. HURIWA warns that without immediate intervention to replace these operational resources, rural areas and vulnerable populations remain at high risk of intensified attacks.
Supporting the warnings recently voiced by the Christian Association of Nigeria, the group noted that claims of declining violence are inconsistent with the ongoing reports of kidnappings, killings, and the destruction of property. While acknowledging past successes in disrupting insurgent networks, HURIWA stressed that current military efforts have failed to provide long-term safety for citizens.
The organization cited General Dagvin R. M. Anderson’s confirmation of the U.S. troop drawdown as a critical warning for national authorities. The group asserted that intelligence cooperation is inadequate if not paired with aggressive military offensives and rapid personnel deployment. HURIWA called on President Bola Tinubu to bolster security, enhance aerial surveillance, and request continued logistical and technological assistance from international partners to prevent further instability.
