Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan said during his tenure there were concerted efforts towards combating crime, stressing that fighting terrorism must go beyond the kinetic approach.

Speaking on Saturday in Abuja as chairman of a book launch written by former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Abubakar entitled: “Beyond the bullets, policing terrorism in a democratic system”, the former president stated that the title of the book and the subject it addresses are all very critical to Nigeria of today and recommended it to all security agencies and institutions.

He expressed concerns that all leaders of Nigeria have had their share of insecurity challenges and have all done their best to combat it, adding that insecurity comes in different forms and for different reasons.

He said during his time, he established the ‘Almajiri’ schools and other interventions as a way to combat crime, particularly in the north.

The chief launcher and president of the Dangote group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, described the author as a patriot and one who is incorruptible, stressing that the former IGP has never asked him for a personal favour.

Dangote expressed confidence that one sure way of fighting terrorism is through job creation, stressing that the cost of fighting terrorism is much and called on all Nigerians to assist government.

He said the case of Nigeria should not be seen as a hopeless case, citing the situation in Rwanda.

He urged Nigerians to desist from mere criticism and begin to assist in creating growth while the government uses force.

Dangote also assured that his idea of an oil refinery in Nigeria and the commencement of another in Kenya is to ensure that Africa does not have long queues at filling stations anymore.

Speaking, the author of the book and former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Abubakar, said terrorism tests democracy and challenges the law and security agencies.

He emphasized coordination among security agencies, adding that understanding a threat matters a lot in security and policing, stressing that fighting terrorism should not mean treating a society as all terrorists, therefore advocating that democratic policing must be anchored on thorough professionalism and not the bandwagon effect.

His successor in office and retired Inspector General of Police (IGP), Suleiman Abah described the author as an incorruptible officer who stood out throughout his policing career .

He said he led the police to right the wrongs in the 2015 general elections and saved Nigeria avoidable bloodbath and international embarrassment.

In his remarks , the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Disu said the gathering was not just to lunch a book but honour a legacy .

He said the author served Nigeria at the most challenging time of terrorism and insurgency,stressing that the book came at a time that modern policing goes beyound the bullet but also intelligence driving tactics .

In his remarks ,the Governor of Zamfara State , Lawal Dauda described the author as an excellent officer who has spent more than three decades of service to humanity .

He said insecurity has become one of Nigerians most serious challenges that requires modern policing with regards to human dignity .

He advocated for inter-agency collaboration as well as modern tools for combating crime and criminality .

In his welcome address , the chairman of the planning committee, Mallam Aliyu Abubakar commended the author for the scholarly feat.

The book was reviewed by professor Etannibi Alemika and the author was introduced by Deputy Inspector General (Rtd), Dr Frank Mba.

Other dignitaries at the event included General Aliyu Gusau (Rtd), former vice president Nnamadi Sambo, the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Party (NDP), Mr Peter Obi, the Sultan of Sokoto , Mohammed Abubakar.

Others included former president of the Senate , Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki, Alhaji Aliko Dangote , former Rivers state Governor and vice presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Honourable Rotimi Amaechi and many others.