Insecurity: Tinubu Gives Marching Order To Security Agencies To Deal Decisively With Bandits, Others

 

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies to decisively confront terrorists, bandits, insurgents, and separatist agitators threatening the nation’s unity and peace.

According to the president, the military and other security agencies had the full backing of his administration to act without fear or hesitation.

Tinubu, who gave the marching order while delivering message at the grand finale of the 2025 Nigerian Army Day Celebration at Murtala Square, Kaduna, declared that the time to rise for the security operatives is now.

The president, represented by Vice President, Shettima, explained that the security agencies have the full authorization and the trust of the Nigerian people to confront and defeat those who seek to undermine the nation.

“To the officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army, I say this with absolute clarity: the time to rise is now.

“You are my confidence, my support, and my prayers,” Tinubu said.

The president described terrorism, insurgency, banditry, and separatist movements as grave existential threats, warning that they must no longer be seen as minor disturbances.

“These evils do not discriminate, they destroy churches and mosques alike and orphan children without asking their tribe or faith,” he said.

Tinubu pledged unwavering federal support for the military, promising sustained investments in modern weaponry, intelligence, and manpower to ensure Nigeria’s sovereignty and security are protected.

“We are not oblivious to the challenges confronting our nation.

“But let it be said plainly: our response must be united, calm, and uncompromising.

” I assure you that this administration stands firmly with you on that path,” he added.

Paying emotional tribute to fallen heroes and wounded soldiers, the president vowed that their sacrifices would never be forgotten.

“Many of our finest have fallen in the line of duty.

 “Some now lie in silence beneath the soil of a grateful nation, others carry the wounds of oath as living reminders of sacrifices made in our name.

“Their blood will not be shed in vain; their memory will endure through generations,” he stated.

Tinubu also acknowledged the critical support provided by the families of servicemen and women, especially through the Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association and Nigerian Army Soldiers’ Wives Association, for sustaining morale on the home front.

“We have no other country but Nigeria. We must not mortgage our future to division, indifference, or delay.

“Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and long live our Armed Forces,” Tinubu added