The National Counter-Terrorism Centre, Office of the National Security Adviser, states that Nigeria has conducted eight phases of terrorism-related trials, resulting in 775 convictions.
“Military force is necessary but not sufficient,” the defence minister said.
Mr Babafemi said no fewer than 250,000 tablets of Exol-5 were seized from a suspect in the Zango area of the Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano.
The Multi-National Joint Task Force and Joint Task Force North-East Operation Hadin Kai have reaffirmed their commitment to stabilising Lake Chad.
“The laws on terrorism have to be stringent. In some instances, it’s because of politics.”
Information minister Mohammed Idris commended the military and other security forces for their collaborative efforts.
Mr Babafemi said the suspect was arrested by NDLEA operatives on Friday, August 1, with the illicit consignment.
According to the source, several terrorists had been killed and apprehended from July 30 to August 2.
He said the initiative supports Pillar Two of Borno’s 25-Year Development Plan and 10-Year Strategic Transformation Framework.
“This is two years into his administration, and we are at the foundation with over 20 ministers and others to narrate all the promises fulfilled,” Mr Idris.
