Despite inheriting an “extremely poor security situation,” President Bola Tinubu’s administration says it is unwaveringly committed to restoring national peace and security.
“We inherited an extremely bad government. Things have improved. We’re addressing the issues. To do harm is easy, but to fix things takes time.
“We have considerably reduced the level of violence we met. This, too, we will confront,” the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu said at a security meeting with stakeholders in Makurdi, Benue State, on Tuesday.
The NSA’s visit comes on the heels of insecurity and killings in Benue, Plateau States and other parts of the country.
Ribadu expressed condolences for the recent surge in violence and assured residents of the Federal Government’s dedication to resolving the crisis.
“We will defeat it. The entire country is with you. I commiserate with the people of Benue and assure you that this is a trying period for all of us, but we are 100 percent with you,” the NSA said.
Ribadu emphasized the strategic importance of Benue State in the nation’s security architecture, adding that efforts would be intensified in ensuring a lasting peace in the region.
“Benue is an extremely important state to Nigeria. We must fight and maintain Benue as a peaceful state. The governor is doing well and we will support him,” he said.
The NSA acknowledged the efforts of Nigeria’s armed forces, stressing that while it is not feasible to deploy soldiers or police to every community, progress is being made.
“Our armed forces are doing well. It’s impossible to post security to every hamlet. What we need is support and for people to stop politicizing the killings. That will help us restore peace.”
Ribadu pointed to the current administration’s efforts in tackling insecurity and highlighted that the security situation has already seen significant improvement compared to what was inherited.
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