Former Niger Delta militant leader, Alhaji Mujahid Asari Dokubo, has threatened to arrest human rights activist, Comrade Israel Joe, after the latter publicly condemned a viral video showing Dokubo and his armed security outfit parading with AK-47 rifles and other high-powered firearms.
Joe, in a series of social media posts, slammed security agencies for ignoring what he called an “alarming and provocative display of military-grade weapons” by Dokubo and his private militia.
“Few days ago, we saw Asari Dokubo on his gyration with AK-47 rifles left, right, center and corners, nobody said anything.
“But if this same act happens with Tompolo Ekpemupolo, everyone will start tagging the EFCC, Nigeria Police, Nigerian Army, Civil Defence, and even Vigilantes,” Joe wrote.
He accused authorities of double standards, stressing: “No one is bigger than the law.”
The criticism drew an angry response from Dokubo’s camp.
In a video statement, Boma Daniels, spokesperson for Royal Foushé Security Services, Dokubo’s private security company, defended the gun parade, claiming the firm is “duly incorporated with the Nigerian government.”
“The company is owned by His Royal Highness, Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo-Asari, who also serves as our CEO,” Daniels said, accusing Joe of “chasing popularity and undermining national security.”
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Issuing a stern warning, Daniels said:
“If after all said, you still go on with your mischievous acts, we know the procedures to take to keep you where you belong. There are policies and provisions of the law that can keep you in a place that suits your kind.”
In response, Israel Joe condemned what he described as a “direct threat,” urging security agencies to act.
“I watched with distaste the press release issued by Royal Foushé Security spokesperson Boma Daniels,” Joe said in a statement on Thursday.
“The threats on my life should be taken seriously. While I’m not intimidated, I call on Asari Dokubo to caution his spokesperson and stop unnecessary threats. I will respond appropriately soon.”
The controversy follows renewed concerns over the legality of private militias and the unchecked proliferation of firearms in Nigeria.