Group stages solidarity march, demands joint action against insecurity, corruption
The United Against Terror Movement staged its third peaceful solidarity march in Abuja, calling for national unity and stronger action to tackle terrorism, kidnapping, banditry and corruption across Nigeria.
The protesters marched through parts of the Federal Capital Territory on Thursday, carrying banners and placards, according to a statement made available on Sunday.
Among the messages displayed during the rally were calls for a national consensus against terrorism and criminality, with participants insisting that insecurity has become a threat to Nigeria’s stability, development and future.
They urged political leaders and citizens to set aside partisan interests and work together to address the country’s worsening security challenges.
Speaking on behalf of the movement, UATM Co-Convener Okai Austin said Nigerians must move beyond blame games and embrace collective responsibility in addressing insecurity.
According to him, terrorism, kidnapping, banditry and corruption have become heavy national burdens that require coordinated action across all levels of government and society.
“Insecurity and corruption have become heavy national burdens that require action beyond political lines,” Austin said, stressing that national security must remain a shared responsibility rather than a subject of partisan contestation.
He called for stronger intelligence gathering, improved coordination among security agencies and greater support for efforts aimed at protecting lives and property across the country.
The demonstrators also urged the Federal Government to treat the rising cases of kidnapping and terrorist attacks as a national emergency, warning that continued insecurity could undermine economic growth, social cohesion and public confidence in state institutions.
Participants maintained that defeating terrorism would require unity of purpose among government institutions, political actors, traditional rulers, religious leaders and citizens.
The rally is the latest in a series of advocacy actions by the movement, which has intensified public engagement in recent days to draw attention to the country’s security crisis and mobilise support for lasting solutions.
The group reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful civic engagement and pledged to continue advocating policies that promote security, accountability, national unity and good governance.
