Nigeria, July 9 -- The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to discontinue the rehabilitation and reintegration of repentant terrorists, kidnappers and bandits, arguing that the policy undermines the fight against insecurity and emboldens criminal elements.

The resolution was reached during Wednesday's plenary following consideration of a motion to disrupt the financial networks sustaining kidnapping and terrorism, sponsored by Ademorin Kuye (APC, Lagos).

Presenting the motion, Mr Kuye urged the federal government to intensify efforts to dismantle the financial structures that enable kidnapping and terrorism by strengthening financial intelligence, improving inter-agency collaboration and ensuring strict enforce...