Nigeria, June 10 -- A group has called on the government, civil society organisations, traditional leaders, and the private sector, to address Nigeria's insecurity and protect civic rights.

The group, which described itself as a Group of Concerned Nigerians, in a press statement shared with PREMIUM TIMES on Wednesday, said they are disturbed about the "increasing threats to the Nigerian Nation and desirous of sharing our concerns with fellow citizens."

The signatories to the statements are Husseini Abdu, Fatima Balla, Usman Bugaje, Ibrahim Gambari, Yahaya Hashim, Jibrin Ibrahim, Attahiru Jega, Mohammed Kuna, Abubakar Balarabe Mahmoud and Kabiru Yusuf.

"Our assessment of the state of the Nation reveals that Nigeria stands at a dangerous...