Bola Tinubu Declares National Security Emergency in Nigeria, Calls for Immediate Action

President Bola Tinubu has declared a national security emergency in Nigeria, following calls from various leaders including Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi. Tinubu has ordered the deployment of security forces to tackle terrorism and urged the establishment of state police.

He also emphasized the need for herdsmen to surrender illegal arms and transition to ranching for sustainable livestock farming. The move comes amidst growing concerns over insecurity, highlighted by recent abductions in Niger State.