• Hausa Edition
  • Podcast
  • Conferences
  • LeVogue Magazine
  • Business News
  • Print Advert Rates
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
Friday, June 6, 2025
Leadership Newspapers
Read in Hausa
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Leadership Newspapers
No Result
View All Result

IEDs Pose Threat To Security Personnel, Civilians – Centre

by Tarkaa David
3 months ago
in News
ied
Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XTelegram

The national coordinator, National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka said the use of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) by terrorists remains one of the gravest threats to security personnel across theatres of operations.

Advertisement

Laka stated this at the Counter Improvised Explosives Devices (IEDs) Symposium, which NCTC, in collaboration with the British High Commission and the United States Embassy, organised on Wednesday in Abuja.

He said that the impact of IEDs extends beyond the frontlines to civilian populations, critical infrastructure such as power transmission lines, and national stability.

“What makes the IEDs threat even more concerning is the ease with which they can be fabricated using commercially available materials, making them a persistent and evolving challenge.

“This symposium is timely and critical, providing a platform for experts and stakeholders to deliberate on innovative strategies to counter this threat.

RELATED

Eid-al-Adha: No Nation Rises Without Unity, Sacrifice — Shettima

Eid-al-Adha: No Nation Rises Without Unity, Sacrifice — Shettima

18 seconds ago
Better Days Ahead, Makinde Assures Civil Servants

Makinde Advocates 6-year Single-term For Political Office Holders

28 minutes ago

“Our collective goal is to enhance national capabilities in preventing, detecting, and responding to IED incidents.

“The provision of external expertise in this field would also complement Nigeria’s experience and proficiency in assessing whether a National Counter Improvised Explosive Devices Strategy would benefit Nigeria’s implementation.

“We must examine the existing gaps, address the vulnerabilities in our operational environments, and improve coordination among key agencies,” he said.

The coordinator commended the British High Commission and the United States Embassy for their support in strengthening Nigeria’s counterterrorism efforts.

He said that NCTC had remained proactive in its approach to tackling the menace of terrorism, adding that the symposium was another step in reinforcing its resolve to combat the threats.

The representative of the British High Commission, Brig. Tom Harper said that IEDs were a threat that had persisted in the North East but growing and morphing in both scale and complexity in other areas.

Harper said that it had an impact on soldiers, other agencies and innocent civilians, adding that they recognised the challenge, along with other willing partners, including the US and Germany.

He said that the IED attacks were transnational and cross borders, adding that addressing the threat required collaboration and coordination among nations.

“However, we are all struggling to focus our efforts without clearly understanding the Nigerian system and where to offer support and expertise.

“Without doubt, Nigeria has made significant gains, but without a national framework for CIED, the challenge is likely to persist,” he said.

The commissioner of police, Explosive Ordinance Disposal-Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN), Nigeria Police Force, Patrick Atayero, said IEDs had become a preferred weapon of choice for terrorists, insurgents and other malicious actors.

Atayero said that IEDs had also caused devastating harm to innocent civilians, security personnel, as well as government and private critical infrastructure.

He said the symposium would serve as a critical platform and a wakeup call for them to share professional knowledge, expertise and best practices in countering the IED threat.


We’ve got the edge. Get real-time reports, breaking scoops, and exclusive angles delivered straight to your phone. Don’t settle for stale news. Join LEADERSHIP NEWS on WhatsApp for 24/7 updates →

Join Our WhatsApp Channel

START EARNING US DOLLARS as a Nigerian ($35,000) monthly. Companies are sacking their workers due to AI (artificial intelligence), business owners are in panic mode. Only the smart will make it. Click here


Tags: IEDMajor General Adamu Laka
SendShareTweetShare
Previous Post

Edwin Clark Family Disowns Impostors Making Burial Arrangements

Next Post

Court Jails Man For Life For Defiling Neighbour’s Underage Daughters

Tarkaa David

Tarkaa David

You May Like

Eid-al-Adha: No Nation Rises Without Unity, Sacrifice — Shettima
News

Eid-al-Adha: No Nation Rises Without Unity, Sacrifice — Shettima

2025/06/06
Better Days Ahead, Makinde Assures Civil Servants
News

Makinde Advocates 6-year Single-term For Political Office Holders

2025/06/06
Police Investigate Fire Incident At Redeemed Church
News

Fire Guts Section Of Kano Phone Market On Eid Day

2025/06/06
Interim Gov’t Plot: Shehu Sani Taunts DSS Over Claim
News

Hardship: El-Rufai, Amaechi Owe Nigerians Apology — Shehu Sani

2025/06/06
Benue Governor Launches Security Outfit, Donates Vehicles
News

Benue Gov’t Directs Residents To Vacate Flood-prone Areas

2025/06/06
What You Should Know About Long-term Side Effects Of COVID -19
News

Diphtheria: 4,017 Persons Vaccinated As Death Toll Hits 10 In Imo

2025/06/06
Leadership Conference advertisement

LATEST

Eid-al-Adha: No Nation Rises Without Unity, Sacrifice — Shettima

Makinde Advocates 6-year Single-term For Political Office Holders

Fire Guts Section Of Kano Phone Market On Eid Day

Hardship: El-Rufai, Amaechi Owe Nigerians Apology — Shehu Sani

Raphinha Named 2024/2025 La Liga Player Of The Season

Benue Gov’t Directs Residents To Vacate Flood-prone Areas

Gabriel Signs New Long-term Deal At Arsenal 

Diphtheria: 4,017 Persons Vaccinated As Death Toll Hits 10 In Imo

PICTORIAL: Gov Eno Visits Akpabio With 8 Govs, Others After Defection To APC

Defection: APC Welcomes Gov Eno, Assures Full Accommodation

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.