President Bola Tinubu has sanctioned the procurement of more fire power for the military and given them the marching order for the immediate implementation of new security strategies following the recent surge in terrorism, especially in parts of the north.
The President handed down the directive yesterday during a high-level security meeting at the State House, Abuja with security and intelligence chiefs to review the worsening security situation in Plateau, Benue, Borno and other flashpoints across the country.
Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, who briefed reporters at the end of the meeting, said the President expressed deep concern over the resurgence of violence, which he attributed largely to transnational terrorist pressure across the Sahel region.
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There is a global push by terrorists and jihadists all over the Sahel area, and that pressure is what actually came into Nigeria because of the nature of our borders,” Musa said.
He added: “Mr. President has given directives as to what to do next—for us to intensify our efforts and collaborate with all our sister countries around. It is the porous nature of our borders that is aggravating our issues on the ground.”
General Musa underscored the importance of unity among the security agencies, stressing that the current approach is built on inter-agency collaboration and a shared commitment to peace.
“You can see we are together—the National Security Adviser, the DG DSS, and all the service chiefs. Members of the armed forces are working in unity, including the police, to make sure that Nigeria is peaceful. That is our mandate, and we are committed to it.”
The Defence Chief also reassured residents of Borno, Plateau, and other affected states of the military’s commitment to restoring peace and stability.
