2026 BUDGET : TINUBU UNLEASHES NEW SECURITY DOCTRINE TO CRUSH TERRORISM, BANDITRY
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–President Bola Tinubu has declared war on terrorism, banditry, and violent crimes with a new national counterterrorism doctrine, part of the 2026 Budget proposals.
KEY ISSUES:
– New Security Doctrine: Unified command, intelligence-driven ops, enhanced border surveillance, and community-based peacebuilding.
– Budget Allocation: ₦5.41 trillion for defence and security in 2026.
– Terrorism Targets: Boko Haram, ISWAP, bandits, kidnappers, and other violent groups.
– Approach: Whole-of-nation, community engagement, and regional cooperation.
– Context: Amidst rising insecurity, kidnappings, and terrorist attacks in Nigeria .
He disclosed that the government is resetting Nigeria’s entire security architecture, anchored on unified command, intelligence-driven operations, enhanced border surveillance, and community-based peacebuilding.
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