…As Wike warns Abuja Council Chairmen from abandoning duty-posts

…IGP summons task force, tactical squad commanders over killings, kidnappings

President Bola Tinubu held a crucial security meeting on Tuesday with top service chiefs and heads of security agencies at the State House in Abuja.

The meeting was prompted by the recent surge in security breaches across the country, particularly in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), where kidnappers have carried out brutal acts in the past few days.

Present at the meeting were General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defense Staff; Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff; Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogala, the Chief of Naval Staff; Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, the Chief of Air Staff; Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector General of Police; and other heads of security outfits.

While there has been no official briefing on the meeting, it is believed that President Tinubu and the security chiefs will be assessing the recent security situation in various parts of the country and proposing strategies to curb the increasing activities of criminals, including kidnappers and bandits.

The meeting came shortly after Chief Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the FCT, convened his own security appraisal meeting to address the horrors inflicted on residents of the capital city by kidnappers. These criminals have resorted to mindless killings and demanding hefty ransoms from their victims.

However, the security situation in Nigeria has become a major concern, with the government and security agencies facing mounting pressure to take decisive action.

President Tinubu’s meeting with the service chiefs and heads of security agencies demonstrates a commitment to addressing the security challenges and finding effective solutions to protect the lives and properties of Nigerians.

…Tinubu condemns recent wave of Kidnappings, bandit attacks in Nigeria, describes it as Sinister, unacceptable

President Bola Tinubu has expressed concern over the recent wave of kidnappings and bandit attacks in Nigeria, describing them as disturbing, ungodly, and sinister.

Speaking during a meeting with a delegation of Jam’iyyatu Ansaridden, a respected Islamic movement, Tinubu said that while security agencies are working to address the issue, the government will also roll out policies and plans to educate Nigerian youths.

He emphasised that education is the key to addressing the challenges facing the country, stating that “there is no weapon against poverty that is as potent as learning.”

Tinubu also called for the promotion of updated knowledge through Islamic learning institutions in Northern Nigeria to speed up development in the region and throughout Africa.

He urged the delegation to embark on special prayers and proper education for Nigerian youths, stating that “kidnapping and banditry are not the way of God.”

“I can assure you that we are here to change the life of our people. We are here to promote peace, stability, and economic prosperity.

“We are dedicated to building a lasting peace with a focus on the comprehensive education of our children. We will get our teachers and their owners involved in an education process that will be relevant to the future of this country. It is important. Knowledge brought me here with your prayers and your support. Without knowledge, there is nothing to generate hope for mankind,” President Tinubu said.

…Wike warns Abuja Council Chairmen from abandoning duty-posts

In a related development, The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister, Nyesom Wike, has cautioned the chairmen of the six area councils in the FCT against excessive overseas trips amidst growing concerns over security and education crises.

During an emergency meeting with security agencies and council chairmen in Abuja, Wike reassured FCT residents that decisive actions are being taken to address the security challenges.

Wike acknowledged the security situation in the FCT, particularly in Bwari Area Council and other affected areas.

He emphasised the importance of ensuring the safety of the FCT, which is home to people from all over Nigeria. Wike assured residents that there is no need to panic and that every effort is being made to resolve the security challenges.

Wike emphasised that both the government and security agencies are actively working to provide support and alleviate the concerns of citizens and residents.

Wike warned the area council chairmen against neglecting their responsibilities and taking frequent trips. He stressed that they have a duty to fulfill in their respective area councils.

Wike said, “We will not be happy, where Area Council Chairmen will leave their responsibilities and travel out. We have gotten reports that Council Chairmen travel anytime and then, if anything happens, they will not call anybody’s name except the FCT Minister.”

He also lamented the crises bedevilling public primary school education in the FCT, pointing out that “recently NUT have embarked on strike and it is not our fault but the Area Councils.”

“Primary schools are under the body of the Area Councils but again, it will look as if the Ministers are doing nothing but that is not our responsibility. However, we can’t fold our hands and we have invited them to this meeting to see how we can resolve the problem,” Wike added.

…IGP summons task force, tactical squad commanders over killings, kidnappings

In response to the recent surge in kidnappings and killings by bandits in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and other parts of Nigeria, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, convened a crucial meeting with the Force Management Team and commanders of Police Tactical Squads.

The purpose of the meeting was to devise effective strategies to combat the activities of these bandits who have been terrorizing various regions of the country.

Expressing deep concern over the growing security crisis in the nation, the IGP emphasised the urgent need for decisive action.

In a statement released by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, the IGP assured Nigerians, particularly residents of the FCT, that enhanced security measures would be implemented to restore normalcy.

In the same vein, the IGP ordered the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Department of Operations, to personally oversee the implementation of intensified security strategies aimed at decimating kidnappers and other criminal elements in the FCT.

During the meeting, a comprehensive review of the current security challenges was conducted, focusing on strategic planning and the deployment of tactical resources to counter emerging threats.

While reassuring Nigerians, particularly residents of the FCT of improved security, the IGP “ordered the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Department of Operations, to personally coordinate the upscaled security strategies employed to decimate kidnappers and other criminal elements in the FCT and immediately restore normalcy.”

The statement added that “during the meeting, which centred on a comprehensive review of current security challenges, strategic planning, and the deployment of tactical resources to tackle emerging threats, the IGP emphasised the need for a coordinated and intelligence-driven approach to address the evolving security landscape.”

The IGP stressed the importance of a coordinated and intelligence-driven approach to effectively address the evolving security landscape.The rise in banditry and criminal activities has posed a significant threat to the safety and well-being of Nigerians.

The IGP’s meeting with the Force Management Team and commanders of Police Tactical Squads highlights the seriousness with which the Nigerian Police Force is addressing this issue. By prioritizing the need for decisive action and an intelligence-driven approach, the IGP aims to restore peace and security to the affected regions.

The Nigerian Police Force, in collaboration with other security agencies, is committed to ensuring the safety of all citizens.