FCT, Abuja – National Security Adviser (NSA) Malam Nuhu Ribadu has warned households of kidnapped victims towards paying ransom to bandits.
The NSA emphasised that such actions are counterproductive and solely gasoline the cycle of criminality.
Ribadu made these remarks throughout a gathering with rescued victims in Abuja on Tuesday, April 8, the place he recommended the efforts of the navy and safety forces within the ongoing struggle towards insurgency, Every day Belief reported.
Ribadu expressed gratitude to the Nigerian Armed Forces and different safety companies for his or her relentless efforts in rescuing kidnapped victims, stating that navy operations had been behind the profitable recoveries.
The NSA additional lauded the collaboration between numerous safety companies and the management of the Ministry of Defence, which he credited for the optimistic outcomes being achieved within the struggle towards kidnapping and banditry.
In his assertion, Ribadu additionally took the chance to handle the problem of ransom funds, urging Nigerians to cease funding prison actions.
He emphasised that paying ransom shouldn’t be solely ineffective but additionally exacerbates the scenario by encouraging bandits to proceed their assaults.
Ribadu identified that ransom funds solely embolden the criminals and perpetuate the cycle of kidnapping.
He referred to as on households to belief safety companies to deal with the scenario, as paying ransom inadvertently helps the criminals.
In help of Ribadu’s stance, the minister of Defence, Main Basic Bashir Salihi Magashi, emphasised that the present administration underneath President Tinubu is dedicated to eradicating the prison parts terrorising the nation.
He reiterated the significance of public cooperation in offering well timed info to safety companies to assist of their operations.
Each Ribadu and Magashi acknowledged the essential position of public cooperation in combating insecurity, Vanguard reported.
Ribadu concluded by urging households of kidnapped victims to chorus from paying ransom and to help the federal government’s safety efforts.
He assured Nigerians that with continued dedication and the proper cooperation, the nation would overcome the scourge of kidnapping and insecurity.
Beforehand, NewsWatch.com.ng reported that Borno state governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, had expressed grave concern over the resurgence of Boko Haram assaults within the state, warning that the deteriorating safety scenario may plunge the area again into chaos.
Zulum made this identified on Tuesday, April 8, throughout an expanded Safety Council Assembly held on the Authorities Home in Maiduguri, which had in attendance high navy commanders, safety chiefs, and conventional leaders.
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