NSA Ribadu warns of terrorists’ plot to use media for recruitments, propaganda

The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has alerted media organizations to a potential threat from terrorist groups seeking to exploit media platforms for recruitment and propaganda purposes.

Represented by Major General Adamu Laka, Ribadu emphasized the importance of responsible reporting in combating terrorist ideology.

Speaking on Tuesday at a two-day workshop titled “Effective Reporting Towards Strengthening Alternatives to Terrorist Ideology,” Ribadu noted that information can be a powerful tool for good or ill, depending on how it is presented.