The Federal Government through the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has announced that it is set to prosecute 400 suspects arrested for allegedly funding terrorism in the country, .
The Minister stated this on Tuesday, during a Press Conference, in Lagos.
He also reiterated the commitment of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration in tackling the menace of insurgency, banditry, and other security threats in the country.
His words: “The Honourable Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has announced that the Federal Government is set to prosecute 400 suspects arrested for allegedly funding terrorism.
“This is unprecedented, and its a testament to the government’s determination to decisively tackle terrorism and other violent crimes.”
The Minister also appealed to Nigerians to support the Security Agents, who face the added task of having to watch their backs while working to protect others.
He described attacks on Security Formations as a declaration of war against the country, condemning the assault on Security Operatives.
“While the government continues with these efforts to restore peace and security continues, I want to appeal to all of us to play our part in lowering the palpable tension in the polity, as a result of the security challenges. The first step is to tone down the rhetoric.
“Now, there is a growing dangerous trend which I will like to comment on. It is the practice of launching deadly attacks against the nation’s Security Personnel. Soldiers as well as Police, Customs, and other Security Agents, have been killed and maimed in some parts of the country, in this growing trend of targeting Security Forces.
“I want to say, unequivocally, that any attack on our Security men and women is an attack on the State, and a declaration of war against the nation. It follows, therefore, that this will be countered with overwhelming force.”
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