NSA Ribadu claims Nigeria has recorded 80% success against kidnapping

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, said on Thursday Nigeria has achieved significant progress in its fight against insecurity.

Ribadu, who stated this at the inauguration of a Multi-Agency Kidnap Fusion Cell (MAAKFC) in Abuja, commended the efforts of the security agencies in the war against kidnapping in the country.

He said the security agencies have recorded 80 percent success against kidnapping.

The fusion cell is housed in the National Counter Terrorism Centre in the Office of the National Security Adviser and is supported by the National Crime Agency of the United Kingdom.

The NSA said: “Let me commend the National Coordinator and the dedicated staff of the National Counterterrorism Center for their remarkable efforts. I’m immensely proud of the progress you have made so far.

“We don’t even advertise the work we are doing yet, but I can assure you those who are working, they are making a massive difference in our country today.

“In a short period of time, less than two years, we can say we are probably getting to 80 per cent of success, we do not talk about it.

“It is all as a result of this dedication and commitment of Nigerians who have made themselves, or sacrificed themselves for the good of all of us,” he said.

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He described the MAAKFC initiative as a significant step in addressing one of Nigeria’s most pressing security challenges.

He stressed that the anti-kidnapping fusion cell represents a renewed focus on collaboration, innovation, and dedication to ensuring the safety and security of all Nigerians.

Ribadu said the initiative underscored the critical role of international collaboration in tackling crime.

“Kidnapping remains one of the most pressing security threats in Nigeria today. This demands a robust, multi-agency approach, which this fusion cell represents,” he stated.

The National Coordinator, National Counter Terrorism Center Office of the National Adviser (NCTC-ONSA), Maj-Gen. Adamu Laka, said the initiative would enhance security operations against kidnapping in the country.

He said the establishment of the cell followed Security Defence Partnership Dialogue signed between the NSA and UK in 2022 in a bid to stem the rising spate of kidnapping in the country.

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