President Bola Tinubu has asked terrorists, kidnappers and sponsors of insecurity to surrender or be killed.
He added that “no mercy will be shown to those who trade in
the blood of Nigerians”.
Speaking in a televised broadcast to mark the 2026 Democracy
Day celebration on Friday, the president said government’s window of surrender
would not remain open indefinitely.
On the recent abduction of children and tutors in Oyo and
Borno states, Tinubu said the country is still hopeful that they will return
safely.
He said this was why his administration declared an
emergency on security and approved the recruitment of more than 50,000 police
officers and thousands of military personnel.
“Our 2026 budget commits N5.41 trillion—our largest ever—to
defence and security. Our administration is ever ready to do much more to
secure our people,” Tinubu said.
“We have moved from training with our allies, the United
States, France and other European countries, to precision targeting.
“In Arege, Borno State, we degraded ISWAP’s command centre.
Terror-related deaths are down by 81% since 2015.
“Over 13,000 terrorists have been neutralised in the past
year. But we also keep the door of surrender open. Over 124,000 fighters and
dependents have laid down their arms since 2023 through Operation Safe
Corridor.”
Tinubu urged Nigerians to remain united and avoid blaming
any ethnic group for criminal activities, adding that the country will triumph
over terror and continue to build a prosperous nation.
He appreciated the various security agencies for their
efforts in protecting the country.
“To our armed forces, police, and intelligence services:
Nigeria salutes your sacrifice,” he said.
“To our traditional rulers, faith leaders, and community
heads: thank you for your support of peace and reconciliation. The government
cannot do it alone.”
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