Group Cautions Military Chief Against Public Disclosure of Intelligence
The President of Civil Society Groups for Good Governance (CSGGG), Comrade Ogakwu Dominic has faulted the manner in which the military divulges sensitive information to the public.
Comrade Ogakwu was responding to the recent alleged involvement of some officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) in terrorism financing as revealed by the Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, General Christopher Gwabin Musa regarding terrorism.
Gen Musa alleged that some NCoS personnel were collaborating with inmates in financing proscribed members of terrorist organizations in conducting operations.
According to Ogakwu who spoke while briefing newsmen at a press conference in Abuja, such a public declaration of sensitive information has raised concerns and could compromise ongoing security efforts against insurgency.
He said the sharing of such sensitive information in a public forum without discreetly engaging the NCoS management for a covert operation to identify and apprehend the culprits is worrisome.
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He said the effective coordination and management of such intelligence are paramount in combating terrorism and other criminal activities.
“Ideally, it is expected that there should be a synergy between the military and paramilitary organizations in stemming the tide of insecurity in Nigeria,” he said.
The President further enjoined the Military Chief to always leverage on standard protocols and procedures towards addressing volatile issues concerning security challenges.
“As a thorough technocrat, we urge General CG Musa to always refer to the National Crisis Management Doctrine (NCMD) for effective, efficient, and coordinated management of national crises to bridge the gap created by extensive deployment of security services,” he added.
Furthermore, Comrade Ogakwu expressed displeasure on the manner and approach which the National Assembly members interrogate Service Chiefs on issues bordering around security.
“On the part of the national assembly, we urge them to overhaul their approach of interfacing on issues bothering around security to avoid publicly divulging valuable information that can assist in the fight against insecurity.” Ogakwu added
