President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a nationwide security emergency and announced sweeping new measures to confront the escalating wave of terrorism, banditry, and violent crime across the country.
In a statement released from Aso Rock on Wednesday, the President ordered an immediate expansion of Nigeria’s security forces, authorising the police and the army to recruit thousands of new personnel to reinforce operations in the country’s most volatile regions.
Major Boost in Security Recruitment
Under the new directive, 20,000 additional police officers will be recruited, bringing the total number of new police personnel to 50,000. Tinubu also instructed the Nigeria Police Force to use National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) camps as temporary training facilities to accelerate deployment.
Police officers currently assigned to VIP protection will undergo fast-track retraining and be reassigned to high-risk areas where manpower is urgently needed.
The Department of State Services (DSS) has also been directed to immediately deploy trained forest guards to dismantle terrorist hideouts and strengthen surveillance across remote regions. The DSS will further expand its workforce to boost intelligence operations nationwide.
Describing the situation as a “national emergency,” President Tinubu said the government must put more “boots on the ground” as communities continue to suffer violent assaults. He appealed to citizens to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to support the national security effort.
Commends Security Agencies, Urges Legislative Support
Tinubu praised security forces for the recent rescue of 24 schoolgirls in Kebbi State and 38 abducted worshippers in Kwara State. He assured Nigerians that the search for remaining abducted persons—including students of a Catholic school in Niger State—remains a top priority.
He also urged the National Assembly to begin reviewing laws that would permit states to create their own police services. State governments were further encouraged to strengthen security around boarding schools and religious centres in vulnerable communities.
Addressing Herders–Farmers Conflict
On the persistent clashes between farmers and herders, the President said the newly established Ministry of Livestock Development will play a central role in ending open grazing and reducing conflict. He encouraged herder associations to adopt ranching and surrender illegal firearms.
Condolences to Victims
President Tinubu expressed sympathy to families affected by recent attacks in Kebbi, Borno, Zamfara, Niger, Yobe, and Kwara States. He also paid tribute to fallen military personnel, including Brigadier-General Musa Uba.
Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to restoring peace, he warned that those threatening national stability should not interpret government restraint as weakness.
Tinubu called for unity, calm, and collective action, stressing that defeating insecurity requires cooperation from all Nigerians.
Source: gistreel
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