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We’ll Never Surrender to Terrorists, Bandits —Tinubu Vows

Tinubu said the government will not yield to terror and banditry, while promising more resources for security agencies and efforts to ease hardship.

  • President Bola Tinubu vowed Sunday that Nigeria will never succumb to terror or banditry, delivering the message via Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume at a church service in Abuja marking the 2026 Democracy Day.
  • Commemorating years of uninterrupted democratic rule, the National Inter-Denominational Church Service at the National Christian Centre honored the resilience of citizens and paid tribute to pro-democracy activists who fought for Democracy Day.
  • Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Speaker Representatives Benjamin Okezie Kalu, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bianca OdumegwuOjukwu, and Head of Civil Service of the Federation Mrs Didi Walson-Jack attended the service themed 'God of Hope, Actualise Our Dreams.'
  • Acknowledging the economic strain, insecurity, and kidnappings affecting communities, George Akume said the government is providing security agencies resources to protect lives and preserve Nigeria's territorial integrity.
  • Describing recent abductions as painful reminders, President Tinubu pledged to intensify efforts reducing hardship for Nigerians while assuring citizens that safe return of all persons in captivity remains a national priority.
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Punch Newspapers broke the news on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
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