Terrorism: India, Nigeria working to counter insurgency ― Envoy

High Commissioner of India to Nigeria, Mr Abhay Thakur,

Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Abhay Thakur, said that India is was working closely with Nigeria to tackle insecurity by fighting terrorism and radicalisation in the country.

Thakur disclosed this on the sidelines of the commemoration of the 75th Independence Anniversary of India in Abuja.

He said India would continue to support Nigeria’s security and defense agencies in tackling banditry and other related crimes.

“India and Nigeria have enjoyed years of friendship dating back to the independence of both countries and both countries would sustain the friendship across all sectors.

“There are a number of counter-terrorism initiatives both in terms of security exchanges and capacity building. Counter-terrorism is a key area of training for the Nigeria military,” he said.

He added that India and Nigeria have had a long relationship post-independence and India would continue to support Nigeria’s security and defence agencies in tackling banditry and other related crimes.

He said: “There are a number of counter-terrorism initiatives both in terms of security exchanges and capacity building.

“Counter-terrorism is a key area of training for the Nigeria military.

“We are also jointly developing an Improvised Explosive Device detector which will work at a standoff range of 15 metres.”

Thakur added that India has concluded important visits of Nigeria’s defence and security establishments to India in the past two years, revealing that heads of agencies, all heads of security establishments have met and are working together to tackle radicalism.

“India and Nigeria have really stood by each other both at the United Nations and in building bilateral relations.”

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