President Bola Tinubu has issued a firm directive for an immediate and comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s national security strategies, following a disturbing surge in violence across Borno, Benue, Plateau, and Kwara States.
The President, who presided over a high-level security meeting at the State House in Abuja lasting over two hours, condemned the relentless attacks on innocent civilians and demanded urgent action from security agencies.
“Enough is enough,” President Tinubu declared, stressing that the ongoing loss of lives and destruction of communities must be swiftly halted.
Speaking to journalists after the closed-door session, National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu confirmed that the President received detailed briefings from service chiefs on recent incidents, casualty figures, and the scale of property damage in the affected areas.
According to Ribadu, President Tinubu, even while on a recent official trip to Paris and London, remained actively engaged, issuing instructions and closely monitoring developments at home.
“Mr. President gave us the chance to come and brief him again. It was a very detailed, exhaustive briefing lasting several hours. He directed us to adopt a new, more aggressive approach to addressing insecurity challenges,” Ribadu said.
The NSA revealed that, acting on earlier directives, security chiefs had visited flashpoints in Borno, Benue, and Plateau States to assess the situation and engage with local authorities.
“The President emphasized the need to involve local councils and state governments more actively in security efforts. Community-level cooperation is crucial in addressing these persistent challenges,” Ribadu added.
President Tinubu reportedly expressed deep concern over the security situation, tasking security agencies to intensify operations and restore peace across the country.
“The President was very worried and made it clear that these attacks, often carried out through improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and targeted strikes in ungoverned areas, must be decisively stopped,” Ribadu stated.
The meeting was attended by top military commanders, police chiefs, and heads of intelligence agencies, all of whom pledged renewed commitment to tackling the nation’s security threats.
