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Leaders Urge Strong Action Against Rising Terrorism Threats

12/29/2025

Summary

Ayodele Urges Action

Primate Elijah Ayodele warned President Bola Tinubu of imminent terrorist reprisals after United States airstrikes in Sokoto and urged stronger military planning.
Chief Ben Adaji labeled opponents of United States action as terrorists and called for prosecution.
Former Ambassador Dr. Yemi Farounbi described terrorism as existential and urged decisive action.
Bishop Francis Wale Oke rejected negotiations with terrorists and urged national unity to counter violence.

History

Historical Context

Following the September 11, 2001 attacks by al-Qaeda, the U.S. launched Operation Enduring Freedom on October 7, targeting Taliban rule in Afghanistan and al-Qaeda's infrastructure. This military campaign, part of the broader War on Terror, has cost over $1 trillion and led to ongoing global military actions. Current warnings from Nigerian leaders about potential terrorist reprisals highlight the enduring threat of terrorism.

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Ayodele Urges Action

Primate Elijah Ayodele warned President Bola Tinubu of imminent terrorist reprisals after United States airstrikes in Sokoto and urged stronger military planning.
Chief Ben Adaji labeled opponents of United States action as terrorists and called for prosecution.
Former Ambassador Dr. Yemi Farounbi described terrorism as existential and urged decisive action.
Bishop Francis Wale Oke rejected negotiations with terrorists and urged national unity to counter violence.

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