The Coordinator of the National Counter-Terrorism Centre in the Office of the National Security Adviser, (NCTC-ONSA), Yaminu Musa has said that the proceeds of kidnapping is being used to partly finance terrorism.
The Coordinator said this on Wednesday in Abuja during the ‘Anti-Kidnap Multi-Agency Fusion Cell Media and Communication workshop’, organised by ONSA in collaboration with the British High Commission.
According to him, “Kidnapping for ransom is also identified as one of the means of funding terrorism.
“Thus, carnage unleashed by kidnappers in affiliation with terrorist groups all over the world leading to loss and disruption of lives and properties, is a major concern.
“Hence the need for collective efforts in advancing measures to check the threat.
“Evidently, the menace requires concerted and sustained efforts by every citizen, government at all levels, international community and the media which of course is the Fourth Estate of the Realm.
“You will agree with me that proceeds of kidnap for ransom enterprise have continued to serve as a platform for financing terrorism not only in Nigeria but across the Sahel,” he said.
