Counter-Terrorism and Counter-Insurgency
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- Strengthen the anti-terrorism Act to provide guidelines for the prosecution of suspects, and allow for international cooperation in combating terrorism
- Domesticate the ECOWAS Convention on Small Arms and Light Weapons, Ammunition to regulate the possession, use, and trade of small arms and light weapons, given their proliferation in Nigeria
- Create legal frameworks for rehabilitating and reintegrating ex- combatants, such as former Boko Haram militants who denounce violence
- Establish a legal framework to bolster border control, surveillance, and cooperation with neighbouring countries
- Collaborate with the Office of the National Security Adviser to amend the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc ) Act 2015 to tackle emerging threats and protect Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII)
- Establish legal mechanisms to support and compensate victims of violence and insecurity This can help communities recover and reduce the potential for revenge attacks
- Develop legislative frameworks for community-level peace and conflict resolution mechanisms, promoting dialogue.
- Adopt legislative measures that promote economic opportunities in geo-political zones most affected by insecurity This includes laws promoting investments, youth employment, and skills training to prevent radicalisation.