S’East insecurity: Shettima gives nod to non-kinetic approach

Vice President Kashim Shettima has given his endorsement to the utilization of a non-kinetic approach to address insecurity in the South East region of the country, in addition to the ongoing efforts by security agencies. This endorsement was conveyed during a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa by a group led by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu.

The delegation, representing the Peace In South East Project (PISE-P), presented a proposal to the Vice President and invited him to the inauguration of the project, which advocates for a non-kinetic solution to address the issues in the South East region.

Vice President Shettima emphasized the advantages of employing a non-kinetic strategy to address the security situation in the South East, asserting that it would prevent the region from being embroiled in an enduring conflict. He stated, “Unless we want to engage in an endless war of attrition, a non-kinetic solution to the crisis in the South East must be explored and deployed. The most atrocious of wars are at the end of the day sorted out on the negotiation table. It is how you build bridges that will determine how far you go as a people and society. We have to reach out to the youths; we have to empower them. Once we empower them, the crisis, the agitation, and insecurity will vanish.”

In his earlier remarks, Benjamin Kalu underscored the importance of adopting a non-kinetic strategy to address the security challenges in the South East region.