Tinubu Laments: “Successes In Tackling Insecurity Threats Eroded By Recent Kaduna Assault”

By Ayodele Oni

President Bola Tinubu met with Security Chiefs in Abuja on Friday and asked them to ensure that there is conclusive victory against the myriad of security threats in the country.

Addressing the Chiefs and Heads of Intelligence Agencies at a Presidential security briefing at the State House, in Abuja, President Tinubu said while good progress is being made with the elimination of some security threats across multiple theatres, success will ultimately be defined by a final conclusion to the multi-dimensional menace.

A statement by Ajuri Ngalele Presidential Spokesman stated that Tinubu remarked that “We have too many investments that we need to make now in soft and physical infrastructure, in social security, in MSME empowerment, and other growth enablers.

“We are pursuing a $1 trillion economy in the next few years, and our efforts will be undermined if we do not finally wrap up our progressive onslaught against enemies of progress.

“Be encouraged. The confidence of our people in your capacity is rising, and they are appreciative of the sacrifices of our men and women.

“The success you are recording is undeniable. Nigerians are seeing it, but the avoidable errors, as witnessed recently in Kaduna, are unacceptable and cannot be repeated.

“I am pleased that coordination between all agencies has dramatically improved over recent months, but there is no room for celebrations until we can end thisuntil we can bring our troops back to their own localities, and until we can free up resources for our critical economic expansion programme.”

The President emphasized that the armed forces must deliver on his objective to ensure the nation achieves a sustainable production of two million barrels of crude oil per day, including condensates, within the first quarter of 2024.

“I do not play with my intelligence reports. I have multiple lines of sight. The Navy and sister branches must step up their game to achieve our aims for the benefit of all Nigerians.

“All maligned actors will be aggressively uprooted from our midst. Those working against the national agenda from within and without will meet justice. Your task is clear. We will sustain our momentum. Failure is not an option under my leadership.”