Security Tensions Rise as DSS Arrests Miyetti Allah’s President Over Vigilante Group Establishment.
The Department of State Services (DSS) has reportedly arrested the president of Miyetti Allah, Alhaji Abdullahi Bello Bodejo, at the organization’s head office in Nasarawa state. The arrest, which occurred on Tuesday afternoon, is linked to the establishment of a vigilante group in the state.
Bodejo’s arrest was executed by DSS operatives, accompanied by Nigerian Army officers, at the Miyetti Allah’s head office located at Tundun Maliya cattle market, Kilometre 22, Abuja-Keffi Expressway, Tundun-Wada, Karu local government area (LGA) of Nasarawa state.
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According to a source within the DSS, Bodejo’s arrest was prompted by concerns that the creation of the Nomad’s vigilante group could potentially incite violence across the country.
The group, responsible for security matters, was reportedly not registered with any security agency, including the DSS and the police, making it unrecognized by the federal government.
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The source stated, “The creation of that nomad’s vigilante group could cause violence in the country. The group was not registered with the DSS, the police, or any other security agency, and the group is not recognized by the federal government.”
This development follows the recent inauguration of a 1,144-nomad vigilante security outfit by Miyetti Allah on January 17, aiming to address the increasing incidents of kidnapping and other criminal activities in Nasarawa state. During the inauguration, Bodejo emphasized that the vigilante group aimed to complement the federal government’s efforts in tackling insecurity nationwide.
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The arrest of Miyetti Allah’s president raises questions about the relationship between security initiatives by private groups and the regulatory oversight of government agencies. It also underscores the growing challenges surrounding security and the need for coordinated efforts to address them.
As tensions rise, further details are expected to emerge regarding the reasons behind the establishment of the vigilante group and its implications for security dynamics in the region.
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