Civil society organisations have called for more decisive action against terrorism in Nigeria.
This is as they urged security agencies to intensify efforts to protect lives and property while appealing to citizens to actively support the fight against insecurity through credible intelligence sharing.
The appeal was made on Saturday in Abuja by the United Against Terror Movement (UATM), which commended the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Police Force and local vigilante groups for recent gains in counter-terrorism operations but stressed that the battle against violent extremism remains far from won.
Speaking at a press conference themed, “Nigerians Unite Under #UnitedAgainstTerror: A Call for Peace, Solidarity, and Decisive Action,” the Convener of the movement, Okai Austin, said while security agencies had demonstrated renewed professionalism in tackling terrorism, sustained efforts were needed to ensure Nigerians can live without fear.
“We commend the DSS, the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Police Force and local vigilante groups for their sacrifices and renewed professionalism in tackling terrorism. However, the work is far from over, and every effort must be made to ensure Nigerians can live without fear,” he said in a statement shared with PUNCH Online.
