The Federal Government has announced plans to publicly name the individuals and networks funding terrorism in Nigeria.
Daniel Bwala, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, confirmed this development. He stated that the administration is currently taking strong security measures. According to Bwala, the results of these actions will soon become clear to the public.
He also assured citizens that the government is increasing its efforts to stop threats across the nation.
Imminent Disclosure of Financiers
The Presidential aide noted that the administration has taken decisive steps to track down those causing instability. He revealed that the government will expose the identities of both the terrorists and their financial backers in the coming days.
Bwala emphasized that the government is making “decisive interventions.” Consequently, they will shortly make public the results of their intelligence gathering regarding terror financing.
Global Alliance Against Terror
Addressing the wider security context, Bwala highlighted that terrorism is now a global challenge without borders. He emphasized the need for international cooperation to stop its spread.
Furthermore, he noted that the global community increasingly understands the need to assist nations like Nigeria. This is particularly important as extremist factions attempt to expand their operations.
Bwala explained that instability in any nation is now a collective threat. Therefore, a sustained partnership between Nigeria and its international allies is vital to destroying these criminal networks.
He added that extremist activities have shifted from the Middle East to the Sahel region. This shift requires strong regional coordination to address.
Rejection of Private Mercenaries
President Tinubu has also taken a firm stand against using private military contractors in African conflict zones. The President warned that these entities often undermine national sovereignty. Additionally, their involvement complicates counter-terrorism operations.
The Presidency insists that African governments must lead peace efforts. Outsourcing security to private actors with vague mandates is not the solution. Instead, the government argues that Africa’s security challenges demand coordinated, state-led responses.
This position aligns with Nigeria’s commitment to regional peace missions under ECOWAS and the African Union.
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