Kanu Lawyer Warns Nigeria Over Lenient Terrorist Policy
In Nigeria, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor on Sunday cautioned authorities against adopting a lenient stance on terrorism, following deadly attacks in Mali that led to the killing of Defence Minister Sadio Camara.
He linked the warning to growing insecurity in the Sahel and rising fears across the region. His remarks come amid ongoing debates over how Nigeria handles former insurgents.
The warning came after coordinated assaults on military sites in Mali, including a strike on Camara’s residence in Kati, near Bamako.
Reports indicate he died from injuries sustained during the attack, which involved a suicide car bomb.
The violence was carried out by armed groups linked to extremist networks and separatist fighters, worsening instability in the country.
Ejimakor, who serves as counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, reacted by drawing comparisons between Mali’s crisis and Nigeria’s counterterrorism approach.
He argued that treating extremists with leniency could lead to similar outcomes. He maintained that the idea of rehabilitated fighters returning safely to society is flawed and risky.
The debate in Nigeria has centred on programmes aimed at reintegrating former members of groups like Boko Haram.
While the government sees it as part of efforts to end insurgency, critics warn it could pose security threats.
The situation in Mali has now added urgency to the discussion, as attacks continue to spread across the region.
