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Nigeria security chiefs call for joint action against North-West terrorism

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS) called for enhanced collaboration among security agencies, government, and communities to combat terrorism and banditry in the North-West region.
  • The call came during the second North-West Zonal Conference of State Directors of Security in Katsina, themed “Unite Against Terror,” aiming to review security challenges and devise strategies.
  • DSS Director-General Oluwatosin Ajayi emphasized strengthening personnel capabilities and commended existing inter-agency synergy as crucial for community security.

Security agencies, government institutions, and communities must unite to combat escalating terrorism and banditry in Nigeria's North-West, urged Oluwatosin Ajayi, Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS). Speaking at the second North-West Zonal Conference of State Directors of Security in Katsina, Ajayi stressed the need for stronger collaboration to tackle criminal activities plaguing the region.

This edition of the Northwest SDSS Conference gives us another opportunity to compare notes, share experiences, assess evolving and endemic security challenges, particularly the threat of banditry, and devise appropriate containment strategies in the effort to secure our communities.

— Husseini AbubakarRepresenting the DSS Director-General at the conference, Abubakar explained the purpose of the gathering.

The conference, themed “Unite Against Terror,” provided a platform for security stakeholders to assess the evolving security landscape, share operational experiences, and formulate effective containment strategies. Ajayi, represented by Kano State Director of Security Husseini Abubakar, highlighted the conference's importance in comparing notes and devising approaches to banditry and terrorism.

Ajayi also revealed that the DSS is enhancing its personnel's tactical capabilities to improve response to emerging threats. He praised the current synergy among security and law enforcement agencies in the region, deeming it essential for securing communities. "As we go into the technical session, I am optimistic and we should bear in mind that the war against terror is a task that must be accomplished," he stated.

As we go into the technical session, I am optimistic and we should bear in mind that the war against terror is a task that must be accomplished.

— Oluwatosin AjayiThe DSS boss expressed determination in the fight against terrorism.

Katsina State Director of Security Alhassan Iliyasu echoed the sentiment, emphasizing that the conference aimed to bolster intelligence-led operations and forge a unified regional strategy. He noted that Katsina State has adopted a community-based security approach, integrating government, security agencies, and local watch structures. "By uniting against terror, it involves everybody, not only the security agencies, but the entire society," Iliyasu said.

By uniting against terror, it involves everybody, not only the security agencies, but the entire society.

— Alhassan IliyasuThe Katsina State Director of Security stressed the need for collective action.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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