President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reassured Nigerians that the country will overcome the recent surge in violence and security breaches.
He affirmed that those attempting to destabilise the nation would not succeed against the administrations resolve to restore peace and stability.
The President gave the assurance in a statement posted on his official X Handle @OfficialABAT, while presiding over an extended high-level security session at the State House, Abuja,.
The Security meeting brought together key defence and intelligence leaders, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Wahidi Shaibu; the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi.
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President Tinubu also made known that the government was reviewing the latest security reports and taking decisive measures to stabilise affected areas and safeguard citizens.
He added that he is receiving continuous briefings and has directed the security services to respond with speed, precision, and unwavering resolve.
President Tinubu further affirmed his unwavering commitment to “citizens’ safety, stressing that as Commander-in-Chief, he remains fully dedicated to the security of all Nigerians.”
He said; “I am currently in an extended security meeting with heads of our defence and intelligence apparatus including the Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Army Staff, Inspector-General of Police, Director-General of the DSS, at the State House.
“We are reviewing the latest reports and taking decisive actions to stabilise the affected areas and protect our citizens. I am receiving continuous briefings and have directed our security services to move with speed, precision, and absolute resolve.
“As President, I am fully committed to the security of all Nigerians. Those who threaten the peace and security of our nation will face the full weight of the law.”
He warned that those who undermine the peace and stability of the nation will face the full weight of the law
The session is part of the President’s ongoing engagement with security stakeholders as the government intensifies efforts to address emerging security challenges, accelerate rescue and counter-kidnapping operations, and strengthen nationwide measures to restore peace and protect citizens.