By Tambaya Julius
The Miyetti Allah president, Bello Bodejo, faces arrest as concerns arise at Miyetti Allah’s Head Office in Nasarawa State, over the potential for violence from the unregistered Nomad’s Vigilante Group.
The reasons behind the arrest and the implications for national security in this in-depth article.
In the unfolding events of Tuesday, January 23, 2024, a joint operation by DSS operatives and Nigerian Army soldiers led to the arrest of Miyetti Allah’s National President, Bello Bodejo.
The arrest was instigated by apprehensions surrounding the newly formed Nomad’s Vigilante Group and its potential to incite violence nationwide.
The Nomad’s Vigilante Group, lacking formal registration with the DSS, police, or any security agency, became a focal point of national security concerns.
DSS operatives, collaborating with the Nigerian Army, executed a raid at Miyetti Allah’s Head Office in Nasarawa State, resulting in Bodejo’s apprehension.
The arrest underscores the group’s failure to undergo any formal registration process, raising questions about its legitimacy and government recognition.
The source revealed that the vigilante group’s existence outside the purview of government security agencies posed a potential threat to national stability.
The unnamed DSS source emphasized the government’s stance on unregistered groups, highlighting the risk of violence associated with the Nomad’s Vigilante Group.
The lack of recognition from the Federal Government further adds to concerns about the group’s impact on national security.