President Bola Tinubu has directed top security officials to take immediate and decisive action against the rising cases of violence and killings across Nigeria.
In a high-level meeting held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday, Tinubu told the nation’s security leaders that the situation could no longer be tolerated. His message was simple and firm: “Enough is enough.”
The closed-door meeting involved heads of various security agencies, including the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, and was called to address the worsening security conditions in parts of the country, especially in Borno, Benue, Plateau, and Kwara states.
These areas have experienced a disturbing surge in killings and unrest in recent weeks.
Speaking to reporters shortly after the meeting, NSA Nuhu Ribadu confirmed that President Tinubu has instructed a complete revamp of the country’s current security approach. “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,” Ribadu said.
He noted that even while Tinubu was away on official visits to Paris and London, he remained in close contact with security leaders and continued issuing instructions.
The briefing, according to Ribadu, went on for hours and involved a detailed analysis of the challenges facing different parts of the country. One key takeaway from the meeting is the new strategy of involving local communities and leaders more directly in the fight against insecurity.
“The issue of insecurity often is not just at the higher levels,” Ribadu said. “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 added that the President has ordered more collaboration with state governors, local councils, and community leaders to find lasting solutions.
Ribadu also made it clear that President Tinubu was visibly concerned and deeply troubled by the ongoing violence. “He said, ‘Enough is enough’. We are working to ensure that we restore peace and security,” Ribadu noted.
