President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to urgently revamp Nigeria’s security architecture in response to the ongoing wave of violence and insecurity across several states.
During a meeting with security chiefs held on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Tinubu declared that “enough is enough,” and emphasised the need for a complete overhaul of the current strategy.
The directive was disclosed in a statement issued by the President’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga.
Recent incidents of violence and killings have been reported in Borno, Benue, Plateau, and Kwara states, prompting renewed calls for decisive government action.
Speaking to State House Correspondents after the meeting, the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, said the president had mandated security agencies to adopt a new approach in dealing with insecurity nationwide.
Ribadu noted that the new directive underscores Tinubu’s commitment to restoring peace and order across the country.
Ribadu said, “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.”
He explained that while President Tinubu was on official visits to Paris and London, he remained actively involved and continued to issue instructions to security agencies.
“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 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.
“We need to work with the communities. We need to work with the local governments, and we need to work with the governors.
“The President directed that we work more with governors,” he said.
Ribadu noted that 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.”
“We were all at the meeting with President Tinubu, armed forces, police, and intelligence community,” Ribadu added.
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