Sudan: “Ensure No Life Is Lost,” The Natives Tells FG, Influential Nigerians

Sudan: “Ensure No Life Is Lost,” The Natives Tells FG, Influential Nigerians

  • The federal government has been urged to ensure that no life of any Nigerian citizen is lost in the ongoing crisis in Sudan
  • Tis call was made recently by a pro-Nigeria anti-sabotage organisation under the auspices of The Natives
  • Meanwhile, the group expressed confidence that the incoming administration of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will promote peaceful coexistence in Nigeria

A message has been sent to the federal government. The message was sent by a pro-Nigeria anti-sabotage organisation under the auspices of The Natives.

It specifically called on the federal government to put in more efforts and ensure that no life of any Nigerian citizen is lost in the ongoing crisis in Sudan.

Recall that Hundreds of people have reportedly died since the conflict between the forces of the two opposing generals in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, began recently.

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The Natives sends message to FG over Sudan
The Natives tells FG to secure lives of Nigerians in Sudan. Photo credit: The Natives
Source: UGC

The appeal was made in a statement made available to Legit.ng by the Supreme Leader of the Natives, Hon. Smart Edwards.

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He also called on all politicians across board and all Nigerians in high places to use their diplomatic contacts to ensure safety of all Nigerians residing in Sudan, particularly in Khartoum.

He said:

"Save our helpless students and youths Please, and ensure no life is lost. We recognise efforts put in place so far but we demand that more are done and done urgently. We, the Natives, believe that Nigerian government has capacity to evacuate our brothers and sisters trapped in Sudan, and we are urging all the stakeholders to ensure that no life of a Nigerian is lost in the ongoing crisis."

Going further, Edward expressed confidence that the incoming administration of the president-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu will promote peaceful coexistence, fairness and ensure justice to every segment of the country.

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He added:

"We, the Natives, have vehemently been in the forefront of campaign against disunity, segregation, discrimination, fake news and sabotage that could lead to anarchy, animosity, tribal and religious sentiments among Nigerians."

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On its part, a group known as The Natives has commended the Nigerian security agencies for their resilience, asking them to step up their vigilance ahead of the May 29 scheduled date for the inauguration of Tinubu as president.

The Natives acknowledged that Nigerian security agencies, especially the Department of State Security Service, the military, and the Nigerian Police Force, saying they deserve global applause for performing optimally before, during, and after the just concluded general elections.

Hon. Smart Edwards, leader of the group, said the security agencies recently exposed the plot by some opposition elements for an interim national government.

Source: Legit.ng

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