SUNTV Global reports that counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has openly supported the reported deployment of troops from the United States to assist Nigeria in tackling its worsening security crisis.
In a statement released Monday, Ejiofor described the development as a long-overdue shift from “mere rhetoric to decisive action,” noting that the presence of experienced American forces, backed by advanced logistics and operational capacity, reflects what he called a new level of strategic commitment to confronting terrorism.
According to him, many vulnerable communities—particularly in parts of Kaduna, Plateau, Benue, and Niger states—have endured years of deadly attacks, including raids on villages, assaults on places of worship, kidnappings, and violent propaganda by extremist groups.
He criticised repeated official assurances that the situation is under control, questioning their credibility amid persistent violence.
Ejiofor argued that Nigeria’s insecurity should no longer be treated strictly as an internal matter, stressing that modern counter-terrorism relies heavily on international partnerships. He said security cooperation between nations is a global norm and essential for dismantling complex terror networks.
The IPOB lawyer outlined several expected benefits from the reported collaboration, including improved intelligence sharing, disruption of terror financing, exposure of logistical supporters of armed groups, and renewed public confidence in state security forces.
He also addressed criticisms from some quarters opposing foreign military involvement, stating that while concerns about sovereignty are valid, they should not be used to obstruct efforts aimed at protecting lives.
Ejiofor further alleged that prolonged insecurity has been politically exploited by certain actors, warning that any initiative capable of exposing not just attackers but also their financiers and ideological supporters would mark a significant breakthrough.
He concluded that if the partnership helps reduce attacks, protect vulnerable populations regardless of faith, and restore effective deterrence, it would represent a crucial step toward ending what he described as an entrenched “ecosystem of violence.”
