Lawyer to the Indigenous People of Biafra, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has described the decision by the United States Embassy in Nigeria to allow non-emergency staff and their families leave Abuja as a strong indication of worsening insecurity in the country.
In a statement issued on Thursday and titled, “When Foreign Missions Start Packing, It’s Not ‘Speculation’, It’s a Security Verdict,” Ejiofor said the move by the United States was not merely administrative, but a clear warning about the state of Nigeria’s security architecture.
According to him, the evacuation order reflects growing fears over increasing attacks across parts of the country, particularly in the North-West, North-Central, North-East and Middle Belt regions.
Ejiofor accused the Nigerian government of focusing on preparations for the 2027 general elections while insecurity continues to worsen.
He also alleged that security agencies ignored intelligence reports before a recent attack on Arikpo community in Southern Kaduna, resulting in deaths and destruction.
The human rights lawyer said the decision by the US government should compel authorities to take urgent and decisive action instead of relying on public statements and “reactive condolences.”