He said his administration also recognised that force alone cannot secure lasting peace.
Ms Vyas said the United Kingdom was proud to support Nigeria in confronting the persistent threat posed by IEDs.
The senator said that it was imperative for security agencies to perform optimally.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has formally unveiled Nigeria’s Counter-Terrorism Strategic Plan 2025-2030.
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“Military force is necessary but not sufficient,” the defence minister said.
The national coordinator of NCTC, Adamu Laka, said the collaboration marked a pivotal moment in their joint efforts to prevent and counter terrorism in Nigeria.
“This year, we have made significant progress in fleet renewal efforts.
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The NSA urged state governments to show more commitment to disarmament, deradicalisation and reintegration of repentant insurgents.
