Nuhu Ribadu, national security adviser (NSA), says the goal of his office is to make sure that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) takes total control of internal security without any form of intervention from the military.
Ribadu spoke on Wednesday while presenting a paper at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) annual conference in Abuja.
Ribadu, who was represented by Anthony Oluborode, a special adviser in the legal branch of the NSA’s office, stated that attaining the target will allow the army to focus more on external security and terrorism.
According to the NSA, improved interagency collaboration and capacity building are required to ensure success in the battle against instability.
“National security is a collective effort where all ministries, departments, agencies, civil society groups, and citizens have to work collaboratively to ensure a secure nation,” NAN quoted Ribadu as saying.
“Community support is also critical for the success of curbing insecurity.
“The goal is to get the police to take full charge of internal security without having to invite the military to wade into the internal security of the country so that they can focus on external security.”
The NSA said there is a need to strengthen the legislative framework and review strategies and policies on security.
He noted that the government would spare nothing to ensure synergy among all security agencies.
He added that it was important to work with the media to reach a wide audience to ensure that any information on security was accurate and not fake news.
