The Federal Government has ordered the removal of social media accounts operated by terrorist and criminal groups, disclosing that Nigerian security agencies are working closely with major digital platforms to dismantle online networks used for propaganda, recruitment and fundraising.
The Director-General of the National Counter Terrorism Centre, Major General Adamu Laka, revealed this at an end-of-year briefing in Abuja on Tuesday.
He said platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and X had been exploited by terrorists to publicise attacks, display stolen items and communicate with supporters.
According to Laka, security agencies have engaged repeatedly with the management of these platforms
