HURIWA Calls Out Nigerian Army Over Interaction With Asari Dokubo

HURIWA Calls Out Nigerian Army Over Interaction With Asari DokuboThe Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned the Nigerian Army for its failure to pursue former Niger Delta militant leader Mujahid Asari-Dokubo. The group described it as pathetic that the military engaged in verbal exchanges with Dokubo while neglecting to prosecute him for his threats.

Dokubo had previously threatened to shoot down military helicopters flying near his residence, to which the military responded by dismissing his remarks as laughable and challenging him to confront soldiers in combat.

In its response, HURIWA argued that Dokubo should be arrested and held accountable for his threats, stating that engaging in dialogue with him undermines the credibility of the Nigerian armed forces. In a statement signed by Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, the organization said, “It is disheartening to see the Defence Headquarters responding to Asari-Dokubo instead of enforcing the law through investigation, arrest, and prosecution, not only for his recent threats but also for past incidents where he was seen on video wielding military-grade assault rifles.”

HURIWA questioned whether the Defence Headquarters was deliberately ignoring the various videos showcasing Dokubo’s behavior. The group expressed concern that the Army’s statement diminishes the institution’s stature, especially given the perception that individuals from certain political affiliations are treated with leniency, while others, particularly from the Igbo-speaking Southeast, are harshly punished.

The group pointed out that during Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, the military had raided the home of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), after he was granted bail. HURIWA criticized the Defence Headquarters for allowing lawlessness to persist under the guise of democracy, suggesting that this leniency is linked to Dokubo’s friendship with the current president, who he visited shortly after taking office.

HURIWA emphasized that it is alarming that the Defence Headquarters has not acted against Dokubo, who recently threatened to shoot down a military jet near his property. Instead of taking action against him, they have responded with contradictory statements, demonstrating a clear double standard, the group asserted.

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