The Theater Commander, North East Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Ali has said that the Naira swap and cashless policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) mitigated violent extremism in the North East.
He stated this while interacting with members of the Nigerian Union of Journalist (NUJ), Borno State Council, on Tuesday in Maiduguri.
The Theatre commander described the policy as a positive step, adding that it has mitigated terrorists’ activities since inception.
“The terrorists who had been exposed to hardship living conditions have resorted to kidnapping, seeking for ransom in cash and requesting for food stuff from their victims,” he said.
He said that the terrorists had also resorted to propaganda on social media in their desperate attempt to remain relevant.
The theater Commander further said “the media plays a critical role in the fight against insurgency, so I am commending you for your patriotism, and reportage and I urge to continue to partner and support us to restore lasting peace “.
” I am ready to partner with the media my doors are always open for information, clarifications on security issues “, he stressed.
