Renowned security expert, Amb. Abayomi Nurain Mumuni has called on Nigerian authorities to adopt a more strategic and multifaceted approach to tackling terrorism, warning that continued reliance on traditional military tactics will not end the lingering wave of insecurity in the country.
In a press statement released on Thursday by his media aide, Rasheed Abubakar, renowned security expert decried the recent abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State and the daily reports of terrorist attacks across Nigeria.
He stressed that no region is immune from the growing threat of extremist violence, calling for urgent and innovative approaches to address the lingering insecurity in the country.
Mumuni, Certified Counter Terrorism and Anti Terrorism practitioner, emphasized the need for a comprehensive national response that goes beyond boots on the ground.
“Terrorism in today’s world is asymmetric. It requires more than sending ground troops after non-state actors. African leaders, especially in Nigeria, must shift focus from militarized responses to innovative, intelligence-driven counter-terrorism strategies,” he said.
Mumuni noted that while military engagement plays a role, it only offers temporary relief and often results in avoidable losses.
He urged policymakers to address the political, economic, and social roots of terrorism and to better distinguish between counter-terrorism—combatting active threats—and anti-terrorism—preventing future attacks.
The security expert identified Nigeria’s porous borders and poor coordination among security agencies as major impediments.
He called for capacity building, intelligence sharing, and regional cooperation, alongside community engagement to curb the recruitment of vulnerable youth into extremist groups.
“If we continue with outdated tactics, we risk deepening the cycle of violence. The way forward is a proactive and inclusive approach rooted in local realities and global best practices,” he concluded.
Amb. Mumuni, the author of ‘Global Terrorism and Its Effects on Humanity’, has long advocated for reforms in Nigeria’s security architecture.
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