Army seeks stronger ties with judiciary to fight terror
Army chief Olufemi Oluyede has appealed for improved collaboration between the military, judiciary, and other key stakeholders towards taming terrorism and dismantling terrorist networks.
Mr Oluyede made the plea in Zaria on Tuesday at the 2025 Training Workshop organised by the Nigeria Army School of Legal Services, Zaria in Kaduna.
Mr Oluyede noted that the complexity and adaptability of terrorist threats demand a holistic and collaborative approach. He called for improved cooperation among all stakeholders.
“It is only through robust cooperation, information sharing, and respect for the rule of law that we can effectively dismantle terrorist networks and address the root causes of extremism,” Mr Oluyede said.
Mr Oluyede said the workshop, which brought together mid-career and junior officers from different formations, aimed to acquaint the participants with the legal requirements needed to combat terrorism.
He added that the workshop was to deliberate on terrorism, which remains a significant threat to Nigeria’s peace, stability, and development.
Earlier, A. Ndalolo, the chief of training, said the workshop would benefit participants in encouraging pro-activism between the legal officers and commanders.
“As legal officers, our role is not only to ensure that justice is served but also to advise commanders, safeguard human rights, and facilitate policies that are both effective and just.
“This has continued to enable compliance with the national and international laws, including the international humanitarian law and human rights standards during military operations, investigations and prosecutions,’’ Mr Ndalolo said.
Henrietta Longpoe, the acting commandant of the Nigerian Army School of Legal Services in Zaria, stated that the workshop aimed to enhance the participants’ capacity in critical aspects of law.
According to her, 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.
(NAN)
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