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The Federal Government has disclosed that it has approached Turkey for assistance in addressing Nigeria’s worsening insecurity challenges.
President Bola Tinubu made this known on Friday during a meeting with a delegation of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), led by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, at his Lagos residence.
The meeting was confirmed in a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
Tinubu urged CAN to work closely with his administration to realise the nation’s collective aspirations, noting that some security measures already taken would take time to yield results.
“The mood of the nation is peaceful, although our ungoverned spaces are so large. The challenge is real, but we will surmount it. We are very religious and prayerful, and we need your focus, vigilance and cooperation,” the President said.
He added that the establishment of Community and State Police would become a reality once the National Assembly completes the necessary legislative process. Tinubu also explained that replacing military hardware remains difficult due to high costs and limited availability.
“Our orders for four attack helicopters from the United States will take some time to arrive. We have approached Turkey for assistance,” he said.
The development comes amid renewed security cooperation between Nigeria and the United States.
On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that American forces carried out airstrikes in North-West Nigeria, killing several terrorists. The Nigerian government later confirmed the operation, describing it as a joint effort.
Meanwhile, Islamic cleric Sheikh Abubakar Gumi called on Nigeria to halt military cooperation with the U.S., warning that foreign intervention could worsen insecurity. He urged the government to seek help from what he termed “neutral” countries such as China, Turkey and Pakistan.
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