President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared on Tuesday (today) that his government is successfully combating terrorism, which has been fueled by groups like Boko Haram in the North East and various bandits nationwide.
The Nigerian leader made this bold submission during his address to the nation to celebrate Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day.
Tinubu mentioned that when he took office approximately 16 months ago, the nation was severely affected by economic and security issues.
The President, who emphasized the importance of reforms to sustain the nation, stated, “We made the decision to overhaul our political and economic systems as well as our defence structure.”
He confirmed that his government has swiftly defeated Boko Haram and bandit leaders, highlighting that as of the latest update, more than 300 Boko Haram and bandit leaders have been neutralized by the military in the Northeast and Northwest regions.
Tinubu also said: “My administration took over the leadership of our country 16 months ago at a critical juncture. The economy faced many headwinds, and our physical security was highly impaired.
“We found ourselves at a dizzying crossroads, where we must choose between two paths: reform for progress and prosperity or carry on business-as-usual and collapse.
“On the security front, I am happy to announce to you, my compatriots, that our administration is winning the war on terror and banditry. Our target is to eliminate all the threats of Boko Haram, banditry, kidnapping for ransom, and the scourge of all forms of violent extremism.
“Within one year, our government has eliminated Boko Haram and bandit commanders faster than ever. As of the last count, over 300 Boko Haram and bandit commanders have been eliminated by our gallant troops in the Northeast, Northwest, and some other parts of the country.
“We have restored peace to hundreds of communities in the North, and thousands of our people have been able to return home. It is an unfinished business, which our security agencies are committed to ending as quickly as possible. As soon as we can restore peace to many communities in the troubled parts of the North, our farmers can return to their farms.”
