The Arewa for Justice Assembly has strongly condemned the re-arrest and detention of Bello Badejo, leader of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, by the Nigerian military.
Badejo, who has been battling serious health issues, was reportedly seized from his cattle farm despite earlier being detained for six months without charges and declared innocent.
His detention has sparked outrage over alleged human rights violations and disregard for the rule of law.
In a statement signed by Comrade Musa Garba Yola, leader of the Arewa for Justice Assembly, the group described the military’s actions as unjust, unconstitutional, and inhumane.
They criticized the Nigerian military for inflicting trauma on Badejo’s family and tarnishing the country’s image both locally and internationally.
The Arewa group emphasized that his re-arrest, despite his fragile condition, is a flagrant violation of constitutional provisions and a betrayal of justice and fairness.
The groupdemanded Badejo’s immediate and unconditional release, urging relevant authorities and stakeholders to intervene and ensure justice.
It also highlighted the broader implications of such actions on Nigeria’s democratic principles, warning that they undermine public trust in the military and legal systems.
The Arewa for Justice Assembly called for a renewed commitment to the rule of law and insisted that the rights of citizens, including those in Northern Nigeria, must be respected to uphold Nigeria’s democratic values.
The statement reads,
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“The Arewa for Justice Assembly condemns in the strongest terms the unjust, unconstitutional, and illegal detention of Bello Badejo by the Nigerian military.
“This blatant abuse of power not only violates his fundamental human rights but has also inflicted untold trauma on his family and tarnished the image of the Nigerian military.
“Bello Badejo, who was earlier detained for six months without any charges and subsequently declared innocent, was already battling serious health complications, so severe that he had to be flown to Egypt for treatment.
“It is shocking and inhumane that, despite his fragile health, the military rearrested him on his cattle farm.
“This action by the military is a flagrant defiance of constitutional provisions and a stain on the principles of justice and fairness that Nigeria claims to uphold.
“Detaining a citizen without charges or access to the courts is a gross violation of the law and cannot be tolerated in a democratic society.
“The Arewa for Justice Assembly categorically rejects this illegal act and demands the immediate and unconditional release of Bello Badejo.
“We also call for his urgent reunion with his family, who have endured unwarranted emotional and psychological distress.
“The military’s continued mistreatment of Bello Badejo poses a serious threat to Nigeria’s image both locally and internationally.
“It is imperative that the Nigerian military acts within the confines of the law to restore confidence in its operations and leadership.
“This matter is not just about Bello Badejo; it is about the principles of justice, fairness, and respect for the rule of law in Nigeria.
“We will not allow the rights of Northern Nigerians or any citizen to be trampled upon in this manner. Justice must prevail. Release Bello Badejo now.”
“This blatant abuse of power not only violates his fundamental human rights but has also inflicted untold trauma on his family and tarnished the image of the Nigerian military.
“Bello Badejo, who was earlier detained for six months without any charges and subsequently declared innocent, was already battling serious health complications, so severe that he had to be flown to Egypt for treatment.
“It is shocking and inhumane that, despite his fragile health, the military rearrested him on his cattle farm.
“This action by the military is a flagrant defiance of constitutional provisions and a stain on the principles of justice and fairness that Nigeria claims to uphold.
“Detaining a citizen without charges or access to the courts is a gross violation of the law and cannot be tolerated in a democratic society.
“The Arewa for Justice Assembly categorically rejects this illegal act and demands the immediate and unconditional release of Bello Badejo.
“We also call for his urgent reunion with his family, who have endured unwarranted emotional and psychological distress.
“The military’s continued mistreatment of Bello Badejo poses a serious threat to Nigeria’s image both locally and internationally.
“It is imperative that the Nigerian military acts within the confines of the law to restore confidence in its operations and leadership.
“This matter is not just about Bello Badejo; it is about the principles of justice, fairness, and respect for the rule of law in Nigeria.
“We will not allow the rights of Northern Nigerians or any citizen to be trampled upon in this manner. Justice must prevail. Release Bello Badejo now.”
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