Terrorism In Nigeria: Security Agencies Are Helpless - Ihejirika

Azubuike Ihejirika

Lt-Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika, The Chief of Army Staff, has explained why security operatives find it difficult to tackle terrorism. Speaking yesterday at the passing out parade of 1,952 soldiers trained in basic counter- terrorism in Kontagora, Niger State, Ihejirika said security found it difficult to tackle terrorism because it is not a conventional warfare. He said terrorists are not living in isolation, but among the people.

According to him, efforts by security personnel to carry out attacks on the terrorists may endanger the lives of the innocent.

Ihejirika said: “I believe members of the terrorists are living among the people. Therefore, in carrying out attacks on them, security operatives are always mindful of the law-abiding citizens of the country so as not to put their lives in danger.
“The army is focusing far ahead of not only addressing the menace of the terrorist group, but on how to wipe out all forms of terrorism and insurgency across the nation.”