Minister Praises Media’s Role in Countering Terrorism

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has praised the media for its pivotal role in countering terrorism.
Speaking at the opening of a two-day training workshop on “Effective Reporting Towards Strengthening Alternatives to Terrorist Ideologies” for Defence Correspondents and Reporters, held at the Office of the National Security Adviser on Tuesday, Idris highlighted the crucial influence of the media in shaping public perception and promoting peace.
He also cautioned that misinformation and fake news can be as damaging as terrorist acts, and emphasised the significant impact that media coverage has on public understanding of terrorism and national security issues.
Idris also acknowledged the proactive efforts of these institutions in the fight against terrorism, noting their numerous successful rescue operations of kidnap victims.