Presidency Explains Challenges Faced by Nigerian Military in Tackling Terrorism

The Presidency, through special adviser Bola Tinubu and strategist Bayo Onanuga, highlighted the challenges faced by the Nigerian military in swiftly responding to terrorism, citing differences in tactics used by conventional armies and terrorists. Onanuga explained that terrorists often use innocent civilians as human shields, making direct military action complex.

He compared the situation to the asymmetrical warfare in Benin Republic, where attacks target military bases with coordinated responses. The complexity of combating guerrilla-style fighters, as seen in Afghanistan, was also emphasized.