Mohammed Idris, Nigeria’s Information Minister: Stopping militant attacks

Mohammed Idris, Nigeria’s Information Minister: Stopping militant attacks

“I don't think they failed. I think that more work needs to be done. Nigerian security agencies are working around the clock to ensure that this does not happen again. We don't want to see people being attacked, we don't to see people denied sleep as a result of the activities of these criminals and religious extremists.”

Victoria Uwonkunda speaks to Mohammed Idris, Nigeria’s Information Minister, about renewed concerns over security following a wave of deadly suicide bombings in the country’s north-east, which killed more than 20 people and injured more than 100.

The violence has raised fresh questions about whether the authorities can prevent such attacks.

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(Image: Mohammed Idris Credit: REUTERS)

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