He made the disclosure while he was being hosted by President Muhammadu Buhari, in Katsina to discuss the template for a security summit between members of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and countries in Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS).
Receiving the ECOWAS Chairman, President Buhari stated that that terrorism now transcends international boundaries, and no country can combat the scourge alone.
“We need to team up to fight common enemies. Terrorists in whatever form are enemies of humanity, and no effort must be spared to protect our people. I will always support anything that is meant to enhance security in our region,” President Buhari said.
The security summit is billed to hold on July 30, this year.
In a remark, President Gnassingbe said he was happy to be in Katsina, the homestead of President Buhari, and thanked his host for his help in calming the political situation in Togo.
He also briefed President Buhari on Mali elections, billed for next month, saying ECOWAS would ensure that everything went smoothly.
“It is not a religious or ethnic problem and must not be misconceived as such. We will discuss the matter, and try to find a solution,” President Gnassingbe said.
President Buhari’s Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, also said in the statement that Gnassingbe condoled President Buhari on the fire disaster caused by a fallen petrol tanker in Lagos Thursday.