Civil Society Organizations -CSOs have called on the Federal government and military leadership to address the root causes of terrorism in the country.

Civil Society Organizations -CSOs have called on the Federal government and military leadership to address the root causes of terrorism in the country.

The CSOs urged the Nigerian security apparatus to focus on disrupting terrorist funding and logistics networks rather than targeting civil society groups. They emphasized the need to enhance intelligence gathering and operational capacity to protect lives and property effectively. They cited issues such as rampant poverty and inequality, porous borders, corruption, and inefficiencies in defense spending as key factors driving insecurity.

The organisations also stressed the importance of engaging constructively with Non-Governmental Organisations -NGOs to tackle the underlying causes of insecurity. They argued that civil society plays a vital role in fostering peace and development, including the implementation of the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Additionally, the CSOs called for a clear articulation of grievances that lead to terrorism and extremist violence.