President Tinubu Urges Unity to Combat Terrorism

On June 12, President Tinubu addressed the nation, urging unity among Nigerians to confront insecurity and build a prosperous future. He expressed confidence that Nigeria would overcome its security challenges and warned criminals, including bandits and kidnappers, to surrender or face the full force of the law.

Tinubu highlighted that the government’s window for surrender would not remain open indefinitely. He expressed concern over the abduction of children in Oyo and Borno States and reiterated that democracy cannot thrive without security.

The President announced the approval to recruit 50,000 new police officers and thousands of military personnel to strengthen the country’s security architecture. He revealed that the 2026 budget allocates N5.41 trillion for defense and security, marking the largest allocation ever for this sector.

Tinubu noted a significant decline in terror-related deaths and the neutralization of 13,000 terrorists in the past year, emphasizing the need for peace and security to sustain democracy and advance development.