The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has activated its Standby Force to curb terrorism and other trans-border crimes in the subregion.
The Nigerian Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru made this known in Abuja at the 43rd Ordinary meeting of ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff.
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He said the economic growth of the region is dependent on stable peace in the subregion.
The Minister added that there is a need for members of ECOWAS to close ranks against all forms of threats to the region.
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(Editor: Ken Eseni)
