{
  "id": 14234625,
  "title": "Enenche urges FG to identify, prosecute sponsors of terrorism",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/enenche-urges-fg-to-identify-prosecute-sponsors-of-terrorism",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T15:41:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/13/enenche-urges-fg-to-identify-prosecute-sponsors-of-terrorism/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Major General John Enenche (retd.), a former Director of Defence Media Operations, has urged the Federal Government to identify and prosecute those who sponsor terrorism and kidnapping in Nigeria. Enenche emphasized that security forces should move beyond merely arresting suspected attackers and instead focus on tracing the networks that supply them with intelligence and other forms of support. Commenting on a recent military airstrike that reportedly killed over 40 Islamic State West Africa Province fighters, including a high-ranking commander, in Borno State, Enenche acknowledged the operation's success but argued that isolated military wins were not enough to ensure lasting peace. He urged security agencies to leverage intelligence to pinpoint the perpetrators of terrorist activities and take decisive action against them. Enenche pointed out that intelligence agencies should target those financing terrorism and kidnapping, questioning why authorities have not acted against them if their identities were already known. He also likened ransom-taking to an industry and called for investigations into the networks that facilitate kidnapping and ransom payments. \"Kidnapping for ransom has become an industry, and we need to investigate and dismantle the networks behind it,\" Enenche stated. The retired general stressed the need for the government to take more robust action against insecurity, noting that despite years of military operations, Nigerians continue to face threats from terrorists, bandits, and kidnappers. Enenche disagreed with claims that terrorism had been defeated, stating that as long as people remain terrorized, it has not been eradicated. He advocated for greater use of technology in security operations, asserting that intelligence gathering must result in concrete action. Enenche also appealed for collaboration between security agencies and political, traditional, cultural leaders, as well as local communities, to enhance the response to insecurity.",
  "summary": "A former Director of Defence Media Operations at Defence Headquarters, Major General John Enenche (retd.), has called on the Federal Government to identify and prosecute sponsors of terrorism and kidnapping in the country. Enenche said security agencies must go beyond arresting suspected attackers by tracking the individuals and networks that provide them with intelligence and […] Enenche urges…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}