Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and former Zamfara State governor, Abdulaziz Yari, have called on Nigerians to unite against terrorism, banditry and other forms of violent crimes.
They warned that criminal groups must not be allowed to divide the country or weaken public confidence in the nation’s future.
Sanwo-Olu and Yari made the appeal in separate statements on Saturday.
The calls came against the backdrop of the recent abduction of teachers and students in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, as well as renewed attacks by terrorists and bandits in parts of the North.
While Sanwo-Olu urged Nigerians to rally behind President Bola Tinubu and the nation’s security agencies in confronting the insecurity challenges, Yari stressed that the fight against the menace required collective national action beyond government efforts alone.
In a statement obtained by Sunday PUNCH, Sanwo-Olu said Nigerians must not allow fear, political differences or ethnic divisions
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