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Insecurity : Tinubu Tells Security Chiefs “Enough is Enough”

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Apr 24, 2025.

President Tinubu ordered an immediate overhaul of the nation’s security strategies.
Nuhu Ribadu revealed that President Tinubu is closely monitoring the situation and has demanded urgent action to restore peace and stability.
According to the NSA, the President directed security agencies to step up coordination with local authorities in areas currently experiencing insecurity, particularly Plateau, Benue, and Borno States.

In response to the recent wave of violence and insecurity in various parts of Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has taken decisive action, ordering an immediate overhaul of the nation’s security strategies.

Eko Hot Blog reports that the announcement follows a high-level meeting with top security and intelligence officials at the State House in Abuja.

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Speaking to journalists after the meeting, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu revealed that President Tinubu is closely monitoring the situation and has demanded urgent action to restore peace and stability. Ribadu quoted Tinubu as saying, “Enough is enough.”

The meeting was attended by Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa, Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency Mohammed Mohammed, Chief of Defence Intelligence Major General Emmanuel Undiandeye, Director-General of the Department of State Services Oluwatosin Ajayi, and Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila.

Ribadu said, “It was a very detailed and exhaustive briefing session with Mr. President. He has been closely monitoring developments, even while away, and today we had the opportunity to fully update him.

“He listened attentively and gave new directives. He is deeply committed to achieving peace and security across the country.”

According to the NSA, the President directed security agencies to step up coordination with local authorities in areas currently experiencing insecurity, particularly Plateau, Benue, and Borno States.

Insecurity : Tinubu Tells Security Chiefs "Enough is Enough"

He emphasized that the fight against insecurity must involve collaboration with subnational actors.

“Insecurity is not just a federal government issue. It involves sub-units—state and local governments—because they are closest to the people. Mr. President has instructed us to work more closely with governors, traditional rulers, and community leaders, especially where issues are rooted in local conflicts,” Ribadu noted.

The NSA stated that security and intelligence chiefs had recently conducted visits to the affected regions on the President’s orders, meeting with political and community stakeholders to assess the situation firsthand and implement appropriate interventions.

“He [President Tinubu] insisted that enough is enough. He wants to see results. All the security arms—military, police, intelligence services—are fully deployed and working round the clock. We believe we’re on the right track, and though not everything is fully resolved, significant improvements have been made,” Ribadu said.

While acknowledging persistent challenges, particularly in the North-East where remnants of terrorist groups remain active, Ribadu stressed that the nature of insecurity is evolving and that efforts must remain adaptive.

“Borno State has recently seen a spike in incidents, particularly due to IEDs planted by insurgents. These are evil actors who strike opportunistically when things appear calm.

But we have men and women who are working tirelessly, sacrificing sleep, family, and comfort to keep the country safe. Their efforts must be acknowledged,” he explained.

Ribadu urged Nigerians to consider the progress made in security over the past year, stating that while every life lost is deeply mourned, the overall trajectory remains positive.

According to him, “Security is relative. You compare what was happening before and what is happening now. We are not where we want to be yet, but we are moving forward. We will not relent until we achieve lasting peace.”