The Office of the National Security Adviser has identified intelligence gaps, porous borders, illicit arms trafficking and the recruitment of vulnerable youths as major factors sustaining banditry in the country. The NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, represented by the Director of Legal Services, called for stronger community participation and coordinated security operations to defeat the criminals. The office said bandits are exploiting security gaps and recruiting jobless youths.
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