President Bola Tinubu has issued a decisive directive to security agencies to stamp out the escalating violence plaguing Plateau, Borno, and Benue states.
Speaking during a high-level security meeting at the State House on Wednesday, Tinubu declared an end to the bloodshed, telling security chiefs that the country can no longer tolerate the resurgence of deadly attacks.
The meeting was attended by National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu; Director-General of the NIA, Mohammed Mohammed; Chief of Defence Intelligence, Emmanuel Undianeye; DG of the DSS, Oluwatosin Ajayi; and Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila.
Briefing journalists afterward, Ribadu said the president’s message was crystal clear: “Enough is enough.” He revealed that Tinubu directed the security architecture to collaborate more closely with state governments, local authorities, and grassroots leaders to craft lasting solutions.
“This time, we were able to sit with him for hours and give a proper briefing,” Ribadu said. “We also took new instructions from him. Insecurity is not just a government issue — it involves states, communities, and especially governors.”
Ribadu noted that the security situation in Nigeria, while improved, is still far from perfect. He warned that insurgents are still attempting to disrupt the peace, particularly in Borno, where terrorists have resorted to planting explosives during quiet periods to shock the public.
In the last few weeks, communities in Plateau and Benue have suffered brutal attacks. On April 18 alone, over 50 people were killed in Ukum and Logo LGAs of Benue State.
Despite the grim reports, Ribadu assured Nigerians that the Tinubu-led administration remains fully committed to restoring peace across the country: “We will not relent. We will not stop until we get the results the president demands.”
