BREAKING : PRESIDENT TINUBU TAKES FIRMLY ON SECURITY CHALLENGES, DECLARES NATIONWIDE EMERGENCY
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–President Tinubu has declared a nationwide security emergency, ordering the army and police to recruit more personnel to tackle the growing security challenges in Nigeria.
KEY ANNOUNCEMENTS:
– Recruitment of Additional Personnel : The police will recruit 20,000 more officers, increasing the total to 50,000.
– Use of NYSC Camps as Training Depots : Police training facilities will be upgraded, and NYSC camps will be used as training depots.
– Deployment of Forest Guards : The DSS will deploy trained forest guards to flush out terrorists and bandits in forests.
– Recruitment of More Men : The agency will recruit more men to man the forests.
– Withdrawal of Officers from VIP Duties : Officers will be withdrawn from VIP guard duties and redeployed to security-challenged areas.
– Support for State Governments : The administration will support state governments that have set up security outfits to safeguard their people.
– Review of Laws : The National Assembly will review laws to allow states to establish state police.
– Security Measures for Schools and Places of Worship : States should rethink establishing boarding schools in remote areas, and mosques and churches should seek police protection.
APPEAL TO NIGERIANS:
– Get Involved in Securing the Nation: Nigerians are urged to get involved in securing the country.
– Support Security Agencies: The administration commends security agencies for their efforts and urges continued support.
UPDATE ON RECENT RESCUES:
– Kebbi Schoolgirls and Kwara Worshippers: The government commends the security agencies for securing the release of 24 schoolgirls in Kebbi and 38 worshippers in Kwara State.
– Ongoing Efforts : Efforts are ongoing to rescue remaining students of Catholic School in Niger State and other Nigerians still being held hostage.
Our administration created the Livestock Ministry to address the persistent clashes between herders and farmers. I call on all herder associations to take advantage of it, end open grazing and surrender illegal weapons. Ranching is now the path forward for sustainable livestock farming and national harmony. The Federal Government, in collaboration with the states, will work with you to solve this problem, once and for all.
I sympathise with the families who have lost their loved ones in recent attacks on soft targets in Kebbi, Borno, Zamfara, Niger, Yobe, and Kwara States. I also pay tribute to our brave soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice, including Brigadier-General Musa Uba.
Those who want to test our resolve should never mistake our restraint for weakness. This administration has the courage and determination to keep the country safe and ensure our citizens live in peace.
I sympathise with the families who have lost their loved ones in recent attacks on soft targets in Kebbi, Borno, Zamfara, Niger, Yobe, and Kwara States. I also pay tribute to our brave soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice, including Brigadier-General Musa Uba.
Fellow Compatriots, I urge you not to give in to fear and never succumb to despair. Let’s stand together in purpose and strength to defend our freedom and values. Our administration will continue to guarantee peaceful co-existence and preserve our union. I urge all Nigerians to remain calm and vigilant. Report suspicious activities. Cooperate with security agencies. We are in this fight together, and together we shall win.
May God continue to bless Nigeria and keep our armed forces safe.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
Federal Republic of Nigeria
November 26, 2025
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