A pro-Muhammadu Buhari group, the Buhari Media
Organisation (BMO), on Wednesday described the rate of criminal activities among youths
as the result of erosion of family values and frantic quest for the
get-rich-quick syndrome among the younger generation of Nigerians.
BMO made this comment in its reaction to United
States of America Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) indictment of a horde
of youngsters among who are 77 Nigerians for various offences bordering on
cybercrime.
In a statement signed by its Chairman, Niyi
Akinsiju, and Secretary, Cassidy Madueke, BMO noted that it is regrettable that
over the years some misguided Nigerians have deviated from the lofty ideals and
values for which the people are known.
According to them, “We state unequivocally that
crime has no racial or religious colouration, and the indictment of some
Nigerians should not lead to criminalising the whole population. This is
obviously an isolated case, and should be seen as such.”
The Buhari group also reminded Nigerians that most
of the individuals mentioned in the FBI list had become naturalised United
States citizens, and have imbibed western values, adding: “Their actions cannot
therefore be used to describe the average Nigerian, as majority of Nigerians
are good and law-abiding people.
“We believe that the latest indictment should be a
wake-up call to us as a people, and will lead to value re-orientation in the
country.
“This is also the reason we consider the emergence
of President Muhammadu Buhari as timely, bearing in mind that his integrity and
sense of moderation in the acquisition of wealth will serve as a guide to all
Nigerians. In fact, he is a moral compass whose exemplary lifestyle will lead
Nigeria in the right direction.”
BMO also recalled that President Buhari had in the
past called on Nigerians to live within their means, and that Nigerians,
especially the youths, should hearken to his voice and emulate him to avoid falling
prey to bad friends and criminally-minded people.
“We therefore call on the indicted persons to give
themselves up to the authorities and clear their names,” it said.
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