Tinubu Orders Security Chiefs to End Killings: “Enough is Enough”
President Demands Overhaul of Security Strategy
President Bola Tinubu has issued a stern directive to Nigeria’s security agencies, including National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu and Service Chiefs, to immediately crack down on insecurity following recent violent attacks in Plateau, Benue, and Kwara States.
The President delivered the ultimatum during a high-level security meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday, ordering a complete revamp of the nation’s security approach.
Zero Tolerance for Insecurity
In a statement released by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu emphasized that “enough is enough” and demanded immediate action to halt the wave of killings across affected regions.
NSA Ribadu, briefing journalists after the marathon meeting, revealed: “Mr President gave us the chance to come and brief him again. It lasted very long. We gave him an update on what was going on.”
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New Security Approach
Ribadu explained the comprehensive nature of the briefing: “Today, we had the opportunity to come and brief him again, and it lasted hours. It was a very detailed briefing, and it was exhaustive.”
The NSA outlined the new security strategy, stating: “The issue of insecurity often is not just at the higher levels. It involves the subunits. They are the ones who are directly with the people, especially when some of the challenges border on community problems.”
He emphasized the need for collaboration: “We need to work with the communities. We need to work with the local governments, and we need to work with the governors.”
Presidential Directive
Ribadu confirmed the President’s strong stance: “The President directed that we work more with governors. The President was very worried and concerned at the meeting. He said, ‘Enough is enough’. We are working to ensure that we restore peace and security.”
The high-level security meeting included representation from all security agencies: “We were all at the meeting with the President, armed forces, police, and intelligence community,” the NSA added.
Credit: Ripples Nigeria