Bombinig is terrorists’ tactics to pit Christians against Muslims.
Ahmed Gulak, the Political Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan, on Thursday in Abuja said the recent bombings were tactics by terrorists to pit Christians against Moslems.
He told newsmen that the consultations with religious and other stakeholders by the presidency were meant to put an end to the crises.
``This is where some mischief makers are trying to cash in to create a scenario where people will feel as if there is conflict between Islam and Christianity in Nigeria.
``But this is just a terrorist’s tactic to stir up the society against one another and luckily enough, Nigerians have already known this tactic and will not buy it, ’’ he said.
Gulak recommended a faster judicial system to enable quick prosecution of suspects to serve as deterrent to others who may want to engage in the act.
He noted that the ratio of security personnel were not commensurate with the population, making it a difficult task to follow up on threats by the terrorists.
He explained that the N921.21 billion budget for security in the 2012 budget was ``was based on an informed position that we really need to increase our security personnel.’’
Gulak added that offers from international quarters to help tackle the menace would be welcomed.
The presidential aide advised Nigerians not to panic but to be at alert especially at public places so as not to be caught unawares and to be patient while the problem was being tackled.
``Nigeria is not a failed state, Nigeria is not at war, we are just passing through a phase of our life as a nation and these challenges are global.
``It is acknowledged globally that terrorism needs caution, courage and resources to attack.’’
Ahmed Gulak, the Political Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan, on Thursday in Abuja said the recent bombings were tactics by terrorists to pit Christians against Moslems.
He told newsmen that the consultations with religious and other stakeholders by the presidency were meant to put an end to the crises.
``This is where some mischief makers are trying to cash in to create a scenario where people will feel as if there is conflict between Islam and Christianity in Nigeria.
``But this is just a terrorist’s tactic to stir up the society against one another and luckily enough, Nigerians have already known this tactic and will not buy it, ’’ he said.
Gulak recommended a faster judicial system to enable quick prosecution of suspects to serve as deterrent to others who may want to engage in the act.
He noted that the ratio of security personnel were not commensurate with the population, making it a difficult task to follow up on threats by the terrorists.
He explained that the N921.21 billion budget for security in the 2012 budget was ``was based on an informed position that we really need to increase our security personnel.’’
Gulak added that offers from international quarters to help tackle the menace would be welcomed.
The presidential aide advised Nigerians not to panic but to be at alert especially at public places so as not to be caught unawares and to be patient while the problem was being tackled.
``Nigeria is not a failed state, Nigeria is not at war, we are just passing through a phase of our life as a nation and these challenges are global.
``It is acknowledged globally that terrorism needs caution, courage and resources to attack.’’
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