FG reiterates commitment to combating kidnapping.
The National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre, Office of the National Security Adviser, Major General Adamu Laka, says that the Federal Government is committed to dismantling the kidnapping economy in Nigeria.
Laka made this known while briefing newsmen on the activities of the Multi-Agency Anti-Kidnap Fusion Cell in collaboration with the United Kingdom's National Crime Agency, noting that kidnapping in Nigeria has evolved into a sophisticated and well-organized crime, with criminal networks exploiting ransoms to fund logistics, weapons procurement, and territorial expansion, stressing that the crime thrives on fear and weak coordination.
To address this, Laka revealed that the Multi-Agency Anti-Kidnap Fusion Cell has launched a State Expansion Programme aimed at bridging the gap between national security coordination and state-level tactical response, to build direct operational linkages between the Cell and state commands across the country, enabling real-time local intelligence and swift response.
The coordinator explained that the Cell, which was created in partnership with the UK's National Crime Agency, has made significant strides in supporting rescue operations, disrupting kidnapping networks, and improving interagency coordination.
Laka emphasized the importance of state-level engagement in combating kidnapping, citing the need for local knowledge, operational readiness, and real-time intelligence.
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