Fintiri Urges Enhanced Security Measures Against Boko Haram

Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri warned that Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) continue to pose major security threats in the sub-region. Speaking at the opening of a two-day meeting of federal and state security administrators in Yola, Fintiri highlighted the persistent and dynamic nature of these threats.

He noted that while the armed forces have degraded the insurgents' conventional capabilities, the groups exploit rural terrains and asymmetric tactics. Fintiri emphasized the importance of grassroots presence, social justice, and inclusive governance in security efforts.

He called for the modernization of Nigeria's international borders, advocating for advanced surveillance technology and joint border patrols. Additionally, he urged the Federal Government to increase funding for security agencies to enhance their operational capabilities.

Fintiri stressed the need for inter-agency cooperation and addressing operational disconnects among security services, asserting that unity is essential for victory against insurgency.