The Federal Government has called on Nigerians, security agencies, media organizations, and civil society groups to strengthen collaboration in the fight against terrorism and other forms of violent extremism threatening national peace and security.
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, made the call during a media briefing in Abuja, stressing that combating terrorism requires a collective national effort beyond political, ethnic, religious, or regional differences.
According to the minister, the Federal Government has launched the #UniteAgainstTerror campaign to mobilize citizens and stakeholders towards a common front against terrorism and criminal activities across the country.
Idris also reassured Nigerians that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains committed to securing the release of all students and teachers abducted in recent attacks in Oyo and Borno states.
He disclosed that security agencies have intensified intelligence gathering, surveillance operations, and rescue missions aimed at securing the safe return of the victims and bringing those responsible to justice.
The minister highlighted recent military successes across various regions of the country, including operations by troops of Operation Hadin Kai in the North-East, where several terrorists were neutralized, camps destroyed, and civilians rescued.
He noted that security operations in the North-West, North-Central, South-East, and South-South have also disrupted criminal networks, dismantled hideouts, and enhanced the protection of critical national assets.
Idris attributed the progress recorded in the fight against insecurity to improved inter-agency cooperation, intelligence sharing, deployment of modern technology, and collaboration with international partners.
He further revealed that the Federal Government is advancing terrorism-related prosecutions, including ongoing trials involving hundreds of terrorism suspects, while reaffirming its commitment to ensuring that perpetrators of violent crimes face the full weight of the law.
The minister urged media organizations to maintain professionalism and responsibility in reporting security-related issues, warning against coverage that could inadvertently advance the objectives of terrorist groups.
He also called on Nigerians to remain vigilant, support security agencies with credible information, and avoid spreading messages capable of inciting ethnic, religious, or political divisions.
The Federal Government reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property and vowed to sustain efforts until terrorism and other forms of violent crime are decisively defeated.
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