Inter-Agency Cooperation in Combating Terrorism in Nigeria: Enhancing Existing Instruments and Frameworks in the Security Services

Abstract

In recent times, terrorism has become one of the most dangerous threats topeace and order nationally and globally. It is so pervasive that no country onearth can claim immunity from its violent acts of bombing, shooting, armedrobbery, kidnapping, hostage-taking and bank robbery. This paper examinesthis global human phenomenon through the analysis of its various definitions, its nature and consequences. Based on the analysis, the paper proffers a ten-point policy recommendation for enhancing the existing instruments and frameworks in the security services that would foster interagency cooperation in combating terrorism in Nigeria.