President Bola Tinubu has ordered an immediate and total overhaul of national security strategies to end the violence plaguing several states.
The President issued the directive during a high-level meeting with security chiefs at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday.
The closed-door session, which lasted over two hours, focused on the recurring killings and destruction in Borno, Benue, Plateau, and Kwara states.
“Enough is enough,” Tinubu said, condemning the continued loss of innocent lives in the affected regions.
A statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, confirmed that the President instructed security chiefs to adopt a new approach in tackling insecurity.
National Security Adviser,NSA, Nuhu Ribadu said the service chiefs provided Tinubu with detailed briefings on the attacks, casualty figures, and property losses.
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“Even while on a work visit to Paris and London, Mr President was monitoring the situation closely, giving directives and following developments,” Ribadu said.
The NSA explained that Tinubu expressed deep concern over the worsening security crisis and gave further directives on curbing the violence.
Ribadu disclosed that top security officials had earlier visited hotspots in Borno, Benue, and Plateau states on Tinubu’s orders and reported back on their findings.
He noted that the President emphasized stronger collaboration with local councils and state governments in the ongoing fight against insecurity.
“Insecurity issues often stem from community-level challenges. The President directed that we involve local governments and work more closely with governors,” Ribadu stated.
He added that the attackers often target civilians, planting Improvised Explosive Devices and operating from ungoverned territories.
Tinubu’s latest directive underscores his administration’s determination to restore peace across Nigeria, with the NSA assuring the public of renewed commitment from all security agencies.
Security stakeholders at the meeting included heads of the armed forces, police, and intelligence community.
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