President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued fresh marching orders to security and intelligence chiefs to flush out terrorists from every part of the country.
“Enough is Enough,” the President told the military and intelligence bosses after a briefing yesterday at his residence in the State House.
Those who briefed the President are: National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu; National Intelligence Agency (NIA) Director-General, Mohammed Mohammed; Chief of Defence Intelligence, Maj-.Gen. Emmanuel Undianeye; and Department of State Services (DSS) Director-General Oluwatosin Ajayi.
Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, was present. The relatively stable security situation was ruptured.
While the President was away, armed men and terrorists carried out a series of attacks in some states, especially in Plateau and Benue.
No fewer than 200 people were killed, scores injured, and hundreds of residents displaced in the two states.
Ribadu told reporters that President Tinubu also directed a coordinated collaboration among security agencies, the three tiers of government, traditional rulers and community leaders in the efforts to restore peace and stability in the communities plagued by violent attacks.
Reaffirming the President’s commitment to achieving peace across the country, he added that all the security arms—military, police, intelligence services—are working hard to ensure that those troubling the country are routed.
He said: ‘’The meeting was a very detailed and exhaustive briefing session with Mr. President. He has been closely monitoring developments, even while away, and today (yesterday), we had the opportunity to fully update him.
‘’He (President) listened attentively and gave new directives. He is deeply committed to achieving peace and security across the country.
“He [President Tinubu] insisted that enough is enough. He wants to see results.’’
The NSA, who emphasised that the fight against insecurity must involve sub-national actors, assured that ‘’all the security arms are fully deployed and working round the clock ’’ to keep the country safe.
