Yari Defends Tinubu's Security Efforts Amid Ongoing Violence

Senator Abdulaziz Yari, the Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, defended President Bola Tinubu regarding Nigeria's ongoing security challenges. Yari stated that President Tinubu should not bear sole responsibility for insecurity, referencing former President Muhammadu Buhari's inability to resolve the issue during his eight-year term.

During a visit to Kebbi State, Yari claimed that Tinubu has made significant efforts to tackle security problems. The Defence Headquarters reported that between July and September 2026, military operations resulted in the neutralization of 554 terrorists, the arrest of 1,333 suspects, and the rescue of 1,736 kidnapped civilians.

However, the National Human Rights Commission's September 2026 report documented 208 killings and 210 kidnappings, indicating ongoing violence. A mass abduction in Niger State prompted President Tinubu to order security agencies to conduct rescue operations, underscoring the persistent threats from armed groups in the North-Central and North-West regions.