- He holds weekly security council meetings at the Presidential Villa to address these challenges,” Yakassai said
- He also suggested that some elements are exploiting the crisis to tarnish the image of the current government
- Yakassai concluded by affirming that the government is committed to restoring security nationwide
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (North-West), Abdulillahi Yakassai, has revealed that the ongoing insecurity in Nigeria is causing sleepless nights for President Bola Tinubu.
Yakassai made the remarks during an interview on The Morning Brief on Tuesday, highlighting new tactics by criminals that have emerged in some states, including Kwara State.
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“The security situation has improved in some areas, but new tactics have appeared, and even the president is losing sleep over this.
He holds weekly security council meetings at the Presidential Villa to address these challenges,” Yakassai said.
The aide stressed that while insecurity remains a serious concern, it is partly due to insurgents adopting guerrilla warfare strategies.
He also suggested that some elements are exploiting the crisis to tarnish the image of the current government.
“You can’t simply blame this administration for all the insecurity. Some actors are instigating attacks to give the government a bad reputation.
The insurgents’ tactics have shifted, which makes it harder to predict and tackle these attacks,” Yakassai explained.
He noted that in certain areas, the security situation has improved significantly. “Places like the Abuja-Kaduna corridor and Zamfara State now experience far fewer incidents.
However, the challenges have shifted to areas such as Niger and Kwara States. Following the appointment of the new Inspector General of Police, his first visit targeted hotspots like Kaiama in Kwara State,” he added.
Yakassai concluded by affirming that the government is committed to restoring security nationwide. “Much remains to be done, but with coordinated efforts and God’s grace, we expect insecurity to decline progressively until it is fully addressed,” he said.
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