Mr Dari Peter and Bunor Philip who appeared as panelists on Yagbon radio had urged residents in Bole and Sawla especially those living along border communities, to report people with suspicious character to the security agencies to curtail any form of violent extremism.
They noted that violent extremism is a threat to global peace and all efforts must be employed to curtail it.
They made the appeal during an interview with Yagbon radio on a campaign programme on preventing violent extremism spearhead by the Savannah Regional Peace Council with support from UNDP.
The two panelists said, “The threat of violent extremism is real and therefore, everyone, especially those living in the border communities must be extra vigilant and report individuals with suspicious characters to the security agencies and learn to speak about issues concerning threats when they see them. Violent extremism is one of the greatest threats to global security; it knows no borders and presents a threat to us all.”
They called for intensified efforts to combat violent extremism.
“Violent extremism negatively impacts peace. As a country sharing borders with countries that have experienced violent extremist and terrorist attacks, we are prone to such vulnerabilities. This, therefore, underscores the need for action to combat the effects of violent extremism, which is a threat to our stability and peace as a country.”
According to them it is important for stakeholders to strengthen research and information sharing on the key drivers of radicalization and the most effective strategies of building community resilience to prevent violent extremism.
The panelists to the audience through “Preventing Violent Extremism,” it causes, effects and preventive measures.
Listeners of Yagbon radio on their part noted that the programme has been extremely helpful and called for more of such educative programmes.
Source: yagbonradioonline
