• It’s A Nomenclature For Political Expediency — GumiSpecifically, the court, in a ruling delivered by Justice Taiwo Taiwo, held that activities of Yan Bindiga and Yan Ta’adda bandit groups constituted acts of terrorism in the country.A retired Deputy Inspector General of Police , Taiwo Frederick Lakanu, said: “Terrorist is a generic term for those, who react with high velocity violence during criminal action. The court is in order.
Meanwhile, a renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has said the Federal Government’s decision to declare bandits as terrorists is for “political expediency.” Another security analyst, Christopher Oji said: “Pronouncing bandits as terrorists is a welcome development, even though doing it has long been overdue. It is going to make a huge difference.
Another analyst, Bolaji Ogunmola, said: “Sadly, the Presidency woke up to its responsibilities, when it was late already, after Fulani herdsmen had been declared the fourth deadliest terrorist group by the international community. The approach to fighting them would change. Now, we are fighting terrorists and not brotherly enemies…”
Oguche, a Port Harcourt-based expert on International Law, said: “I commend the government in giving these terrorists the label they deserve.
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