Human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has cautioned the Federal Government against what he described as the increasing reliance on non-state actors in addressing Nigeria’s security challenges.

Sowore, in a recent statement, warned that empowering individuals or informal security figures outside constitutional frameworks could worsen insecurity and weaken the authority of the state.

He argued that security responsibilities must remain strictly under formal institutions such as the police and the military, stressing that any attempt to delegate such powers to unofficial actors risks creating parallel structures that may operate without accountability.

The activist’s remarks come amid ongoing debates over regional security arrangements and rising concerns about kidnappings, banditry, and other violent crimes across parts of the country.

His comments have also reignited discussions around the role of self-determination activists and local security figures in addressing insecurity, particularly in the South-West and other regions affected by violent attacks.

As of the time of filing this report, the Federal Government has not issued an official response to Sowore’s latest warning.