Arewa condemns alleged Amotekun profiling of northern women in Ondo, calling it unconstitutional and a threat to national unity and citizen rights in Nigeria.PDP 2027 presidential ticket zoned to southern region
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has strongly condemned the alleged profiling of northern women by operatives of the Amotekun Corps in Ondo State, describing the incident as unconstitutional, discriminatory, and capable of undermining national unity.
The reaction comes after a viral video surfaced online showing Amotekun operatives reportedly arresting and publicly parading a group of women identified as Hausa/Fulani residents in Ondo State.
The footage has since sparked widespread debate over ethnic profiling and the limits of state-backed security operations in Nigeria.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Chairman of its Board of Trustees, Bashir M. Dalhatu, the Arewa Consultative Forum expressed “deep concern and outrage” over what it described as the profiling, intimidation, and alleged threat to deport Nigerians to their states or regions of origin.
According to the Forum, the actions captured in the video raise serious constitutional concerns and amount to a violation of the fundamental rights of Nigerian citizens.
The ACF stressed that Nigeria’s Constitution guarantees freedom of movement and residence for all citizens, regardless of ethnicity, religion, or place of birth.
It added that no state government, security agency, or local authority has the legal power to expel citizens from any part of the federation.
The organisation stated that every Nigerian has equal rights to live and work in any part of the country, warning that any attempt to treat citizens as outsiders based on ethnic identity undermines the principle of national unity.
Reacting further, the Arewa group said it was particularly disturbed that the individuals involved in the incident appeared to be women engaged in legitimate economic activities. It described their alleged public parading as degrading and unacceptable in a democratic society.
While acknowledging the security challenges facing Ondo State and other parts of the country, the Forum cautioned against what it called “collective criminalisation” of entire ethnic groups.
It maintained that criminality should always be addressed through proper investigation, credible intelligence, and lawful prosecution of individuals rather than communities.
The ACF warned that ethnic profiling by security operatives could worsen tensions across the country and threaten peaceful coexistence among Nigeria’s diverse groups.
It noted that actions perceived as targeted against a particular ethnic group could trigger resentment and retaliatory sentiments in other regions.
The Forum further emphasized that Nigeria’s unity depends on strict adherence to the rule of law and equal protection of all citizens under the Constitution. It urged security agencies to remain professional, neutral, and guided by evidence in carrying out their duties.
It also pointed out that thousands of citizens from Ondo State and the wider South-West live and conduct business peacefully in northern Nigeria, stressing that mutual respect and tolerance remain essential to maintaining national stability.
The Arewa Consultative Forum called on relevant authorities to address the incident and ensure that security operations across the country remain within legal and constitutional boundaries.
It reaffirmed its commitment to promoting peace, dialogue, and national integration, while urging Nigerians to resist actions that could inflame ethnic tensions or weaken the country’s unity.
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