President Bola Tinubu has issued a stern directive to Nigeria’s security agencies, calling for an immediate overhaul of the country’s security strategy in the face of growing violence across Borno, Benue, Plateau, and Kwara States.
During a marathon security meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Tinubu condemned the repeated loss of innocent lives and destruction of property in affected regions. “Enough is enough,” the President reportedly told service chiefs, insisting that urgent, coordinated action must be taken to end the bloodshed.
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, who briefed reporters after the closed-door meeting, revealed that the President was deeply concerned and had demanded results.
“Even during his recent trips to Paris and London, Mr. President stayed fully engaged, issuing instructions and monitoring developments,” Ribadu stated.
According to the NSA, the President directed security chiefs to work more closely with state and local governments to improve response and prevention mechanisms, especially in communities vulnerable to attacks. He emphasized the role of grassroots governance in securing ungoverned areas often exploited by criminals and insurgents.
Ribadu also confirmed that government forces had already visited the affected areas in line with the President’s earlier instructions and had provided updates to Tinubu on their findings and actions taken.
“We’re not just dealing with high-level threats,” Ribadu said. “Community-level involvement is critical. The President directed that we intensify collaboration with governors and local leaders.”
In recent weeks, the targeted planting of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and other violent attacks have led to heightened concerns across northern and central Nigeria. The President’s firm stance signals a new urgency in the administration’s approach to the country’s persistent security challenges.
