The Chief of Training Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Sani Mohammed, says violent extremism requires a holistic approach involving both kinetic and non-kinetic means to address.
The commandant said it would focus on social, political, cultural, religious, economic, environmental and humanitarian factors linked to violent extremism. “Consequently, we expect you to impart this knowledge to all the security agents and colleagues at your bases and countries,” he added. The course, according to him, is aimed at enhancing the ability of the participants to identify drivers of violent extremism and understand its links to terrorism and insurgency and their strategies.
A former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Martin Luther Agwai, lauded the centre for its foresight and for expanding its scope.