As Nigeria continues its search for workable solutions to its deepening insecurity, President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday declared a nationwide security emergency, unveiling a series of measures he said are intended to confront criminals “with courage and determination” and restore peace across the country.
Mr Tinubu said his administration is committed to going all out against terrorists, bandits and other violent groups that have continued to torment Nigerians.
He said the government has the capacity and the will to make the country safe, adding that citizens deserve to live without fear.
To achieve this, the president directed the police and army to commence massive recruitment exercises, pledged support for states operating their own security outfits, and asked the National Assembly to amend relevant laws to allow states willing to do so to establish their own police forces.
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