Insecurity: We are winning war on kidnapping, boko haram, banditry- Tinubu
KUNLE SANNI
President Bola Tinubu has declared that his administration is making significant progress in the fight against insecurity, particularly in eliminating threats posed by Boko Haram, banditry, and kidnapping for ransom.
The president made this announcement during his address to the nation on Independence Day aired on NTA, citing key achievements in the government’s counter-terrorism and anti-banditry efforts over the past year.
Tinubu said, “On the security front, I am happy to announce to you, my compatriots, that our administration is winning the war on terror and banditry. Our target is to eliminate all the threats of Boko Haram, banditry, kidnapping for ransom, and the scourge of all forms of violent extremism.
“Within one year, our government has eliminated Boko Haram and bandit commanders faster than ever. As of the last count, over 300 Boko Haram and bandit commanders have been eliminated by our gallant troops in the Northeast, Northwest, and some other parts of the country.
The president emphasized the importance of restoring peace and security to affected areas, noting that hundreds of communities in northern Nigeria have been reclaimed from insurgents, allowing thousands of displaced people to return to their homes.
President Tinubu also expressed optimism that the restoration of security would lead to increased agricultural activity as farmers return to their lands, which would boost food production and help lower the cost of living.
“We have restored peace to hundreds of communities in the North, and thousands of our people have been able to return home. It is an unfinished business, which our security agencies are committed to ending as quickly as possible.
“As soon as we can restore peace to many communities in the troubled parts of the North, our farmers can return to their farms. We expect to see a leap in food production and a downward spiral in food costs. I promise you, we shall not falter on this,” he added.
