Mohammed Hayatu‑Deen says terrorism would carry life imprisonmentif he becomes president.

ADC presidential candidate Mohammed Hayatu-Deen said he will confront terrorism, crime and overall insecurity should he win the 2027 presidential election.

He warned that, under his administration, terrorism would be punishable by life imprisonment.

In a Tuesday statement, he pledged to create a dedicated terrorism court and to overhaul intelligence coordination across security agencies.

Hayatu-Deen noted a link between insecurity and Nigeria’s economic stability.

He said: “When farmers cannot reach their fields, food prices rise. When traders cannot move goods, the cost of living rises.

“When young men cannot find work, criminal networks find recruits. Insecurity fuels poverty. Poverty fuels insecurity. To break the cycle, Nigeria must restore the authority of the state.

“Terrorism charges will carry life imprisonment. The days of light sentences, quiet releases and cases disappearing into endless judicial backlogs are over,” he said.

Since the current administration began, several Nigerian states have experienced differing levels of insecurity due to terrorist attacks and killings.

Fatalities have been reported in Plateau, Benue and other states.

In response to the attacks, President Bola Tinubu’s government has pledged to address the nation’s insecurity.