Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, says sustained military operations can degrade terrorism and banditry, but cannot end banditry on their own. Reporting from multiple outlets, Ribadu argues that lasting security requires a broader approach that combines continued military pressure with stronger intelligence and improved controls at borders.
Vanguard adds that Ribadu emphasizes evolving threats and therefore calls for better intelligence-sharing and active community participation alongside operations. In a related comment, Osita Okechukwu, a foundation member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), backs Ribadu’s position, saying military action alone is insufficient to address banditry. The outlets frame the discussion as part of efforts to brainstorm and coordinate practical measures for coping with banditry and terrorism, highlighting cooperation across security agencies and local communities.
