The Federal Government has reiterated its stance against negotiating with terrorists or paying ransom under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, stated this while speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Wednesday.

Bwala emphasized that none of the recently rescued kidnap victims had involved ransom payments and assured that the government would maintain this approach going forward. He acknowledged that Nigeria’s security challenges are complex and sometimes require difficult decisions. “There was a time when negotiations with terrorists were considered, as former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai noted, and both state and federal authorities could find themselves in situations where negotiation seemed necessary to save lives,” he said.

He added, however, that President Tinubu has adopted a zero-tolerance policy on negotiation with terrorists, underscoring the administration’s commitment to addressing insecurity through firm, non-compromising measures.