Military Force Alone Cannot Defeat Terrorism, Buratai Says

Former Nigerian Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai said in Lagos that countering terrorism also requires tackling poverty, unemployment and poor governance. Speaking at the launch of *Beyond Military Force: A Strategy for Countering Terrorism in Nigeria*, he called for a strategy combining military operations with intelligence and community participation. He warned that human rights violations can alienate residents and provide terrorist groups with propaganda, and urged stronger counterterrorism capacity in the police. Buratai backed deradicalisation and reintegration programmes provided they are transparent and do not undermine justice for victims.