Tinubu to Armed Forces: No Compromise, No Collusion, No Negligence

…DECLARES NATIONAL SECURITY EMERGENCY
…Clears Path for State Police

By Franklin Adole

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday declared a nationwide security emergency, unveiling an unprecedented security mobilisation aimed at confronting the country’s worsening wave of terror attacks, banditry, and mass abductions.

In a strongly worded national broadcast from Aso Rock, the President announced the immediate recruitment of an additional 20,000 police officers, bringing the total intake to 50,000, while also authorising a fresh recruitment drive across the Nigerian Armed Forces.

To fast-track training, Tinubu directed the police to convert National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) camps into temporary training depots—a move that signals the urgency of the moment. Officers currently assigned to VIP security duties will also undergo a crash retraining programme before being redeployed to high-threat areas.

The President further ordered the Department of State Services (DSS) to deploy its fully trained forest guards without delay and to commence additional recruitment to dominate forest corridors long exploited by terrorists and bandits.
“There will be no more hiding places for agents of evil,” Tinubu declared.

Tinubu described the situation as a “national emergency”, urging citizens to actively participate in safeguarding their communities. He commended security agencies for securing the release of 24 schoolgirls in Kebbi and 38 abducted worshippers in Kwara, while assuring that efforts continue to rescue abducted students in Niger State and other remaining hostages nationwide.

To the Armed Forces, he delivered one of his sternest charges yet:
“There must be no compromise, no collusion, no negligence. The Nigerian people are counting on you.”

He paid tribute to fallen soldiers, including Brigadier-General Musa Uba, stating that their sacrifices “will never be forgotten.”

In a significant policy shift, Tinubu pledged federal backing for states that have established local security outfits to protect their citizens from terrorist incursions. He urged the National Assembly to immediately begin reviewing laws to allow states desiring state police to formally establish them.

On civilian security, Tinubu warned states to rethink rural boarding schools, which have become recurring targets for mass abductions, and called on churches and mosques—especially in high-risk areas—to routinely seek security protection before gatherings.

Re-emphasising the purpose of the newly created Livestock Ministry, the President urged herders to embrace ranching, abandon open grazing, and surrender all illegal weapons.
“Ranching is now the path forward for sustainable livestock farming and national harmony,” he said, promising full federal and state collaboration to end farmer-herder conflicts once and for all.

Tinubu delivered a stern warning to terror groups, stating that anyone testing the nation’s resolve will face decisive force.
“This administration has the courage and determination to keep the country safe.”

Expressing condolences to families affected by recent attacks in Kebbi, Borno, Zamfara, Niger, Yobe, and Kwara states, he urged Nigerians to stay vigilant, report suspicious activity, and stand united.

“Do not give in to fear. Never succumb to despair. Together, we shall win.”