Army seeks coordinated information sharing, synergy with Judiciary, others to dismantle terrorists

The Nigerian Army has canvassed for improved synergy and information sharing between the military, paramilitary, judiciary and other relevant stakeholders in it’s effort to dismantle terrorism network in the country. Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) who canvasses for the support at the 3-day Training Workshop organized by the Nigeria Army School of […]

The Nigerian Army has canvassed for improved synergy and information sharing between the military, paramilitary, judiciary and other relevant stakeholders in it’s effort to dismantle terrorism network in the country.

Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) who canvasses for the support at the 3-day Training Workshop organized by the Nigeria Army School of Legal Services, Zaria.

Represented by Maj.-Gen. Ahmadu-Bello Mohammed, Commandant, Depot Nigeria Army Zaria, the Chief of Army Staff said the complexity and adaptability of terrorist threats demand a holistic and collaborative approach; hence the need for improved cooperation among all relevant stakeholders.

According to him only through robust cooperation, information sharing and respect for the rule of law, the Army can effectively dismantle terrorist networks and address the root causes of its extremism.

Earlier, Maj.-Gen. A. Ndalolo, Chief of Training (Army) represented by Col. B. Garba, Commandant Army School of Physical Training said the workshop would benefit participants in endangering pro-activism between the legal officers and commanders.

“As legal officers your role is not only to ensure that justice is served but also to advise commanders, safeguard human rights and help policies that are both effective and just.

“This will continue to enable compliance with the national and international laws, including the international humanitarian law and human rights standard during military operation, investigations and prosecutions,’’ Ndalolo said.

In her address, the Chief host, Lt.-Col. Henrietta Longpoe, Commandant, Nigerian Army School of Legal Studies, Basawa, Zaria, said the workshop was to enhance the capacity of the participants on critical aspects of law.

She added that the theme of the workshop “the menace of Terrorism: A multi-stakeholder approach to fighting terrorism in Nigeria” was carefully selected to stimulate intellectual discourse to address current and emerging legal issues relating to the menace.

Lt.Col Longpoe said the fight against terrorism cannot be won by the military alone; it demands a whole society approach to combating it.

“Therefore, the workshop attempts to explain what terrorism means with a view to understanding and prosecuting it,’’ she said.