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Part of situation: Nigerian security and institutional reform efforts (2 clusters)

Nigeria security and legal issues prompt calls for institutional cooperation

Sultan of Sokoto Nigeria Customs Service Omoyele Sowore cybersecurity awareness Northern Ethnic Youth Groups Assembly

In Sokoto, the Sultan, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called for enhanced cooperation between traditional institutions and security agencies. During a meeting with the Acting Zonal Controller of the Nigeria Customs Service, Halliru Isah Abubakar, the Sultan emphasized the role of traditional rulers in border security, anti-smuggling efforts, and community peacebuilding.

Separately, the Northern Ethnic Youth Groups Assembly (NEYGA) has urged the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, to secure court premises nationwide. This follows an incident in Abuja where activist Omoyele Sowore and his supporters allegedly confronted and bullied a legal practitioner within the Federal High Court. NEYGA described the event as a national disgrace and a violation of the Electoral Act regarding political campaigning in judicial spaces.

In Abuja, Inspector-General Disu also launched a cybersecurity awareness campaign organized by the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre. The initiative aims to combat emerging threats such as deepfakes and automated fraud by promoting intelligence-led policing and urging citizens and financial institutions to strengthen digital security measures.

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Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III · Nigeria Customs Service · Northern Ethnic Youth Groups Assembly · Olatunji Rilwan Disu · Omoyele Sowore

Claims

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Section 92 of the Electoral Act prohibits the use of courts for political campaigns. pointblanknews.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Northern Ethnic Youth Groups Assembly (NEYGA) demanded that the IGP secure all court premises in Nigeria. pointblanknews.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu called for proactive, intelligence-led policing to combat cyber threats. www.ghanamma.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Omoyele Sowore and supporters were involved in a confrontation with a lawyer at the Federal High Court in Abuja. pointblanknews.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre organized a Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign Week in Abuja. www.ghanamma.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Sultan of Sokoto called for stronger cooperation between traditional institutions and security agencies to combat smuggling. royalnews.com.ng
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Halliru Isah Abubakar is the Acting Zonal Controller of the Nigeria Customs Service for Sokoto and Zamfara States. royalnews.com.ng

Sources

Sultan Receives Acting Customs Zonal Controller, Calls for Stronger Security Cooperation [royalnews.com.ng]
Disu seeks stronger collaboration to tackle cyber threats [www.ghanamma.com]
"A National Disgrace”: Northern Group Slams Sowore Over Harassment of Lawyer in Court [pointblanknews.com]
Osun Police Seek Community Support Against Kidnapping [zalebs.com]