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Tinubu Tells Security Chiefs to Rescue Abducted Victims, Destroy Bandit Camps
Tinubu said security agencies must rescue kidnapped victims and destroy bandit camps as officials prepare for a peaceful, credible electoral process.
- On Thursday, President Bola Tinubu met with heads of Nigeria's defence and security agencies at the State House, Abuja, ordering them to demolish all bandit camps and rescue abducted victims across the country.
- The directive follows a coordinated assault by suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province terrorists on a military base in Mairari, Borno State last Tuesday, killing at least 10 soldiers and four civilians.
- Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa disclosed that the government is strengthening security agency capacity through increased recruitment, training, and equipment procurement to address emerging threats.
- Gen. Musa confirmed that recent salary increases for armed forces personnel reflect the President's commitment to welfare while assuring Nigerians that security personnel will remain professional and neutral during the electoral process.
- The Minister of Defence called on Nigerians to report suspicious activities and misconduct by security personnel, emphasizing that maintaining peace is a collective responsibility.
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Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Friday morning
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian newspapers: 1. President Bola Tinubu met with heads of security agencies in the country on Thursday, charging them to demolish all bandits’ camps and rescue abducted victims across the country. The meeting, which lasted for hours, also centred on how to provide an enabling environment for the […] Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Friday morning
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Tinubu orders security chiefs to rescue abductees, guarantee safe elections
President Bola Tinubu has directed heads of security agencies to ensure a safe and secure environment for Nigerians to vote freely in the elections scheduled for January, Minister of Defence General Christopher Musa (retd) has said.
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