President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to rid the nation of terrorists and other criminal groups from ungoverned areas, especially forests.
Tinubu declared that cutting-edge technology and monitoring would be used to fight terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping.
At a state dinner on Friday night at the Government House, the President made the pledge while speaking to Katsina State leaders and elders.
Details of Friday’s engagement were disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Advisor to the President on Information and Strategy.
The President reportedly said, “On the issue of security raised by former governor Aminu Bello Masari again this evening, I agree that security is a challenge for the country. I addressed the men and women of the armed forces earlier today and assured them that we will do everything to fight terrorism and banditry.
“We will invest more in technology and take over the forests. Security is a national issue, not just at the local or regional levels. If we genuinely need investment in Nigeria, we must address security.
“Investment is cowardly, and it will not go where there is banditry and terrorism. We will solve the problem together with the states and local councils.”
The President stated that in order to boost employment and the economy, the Federal Government was considering improving Katsina State’s airport. Tinubu further promised assistance to terrorist victims to aid them resume their lives.
During his speech, Governor Radda stated that the state had set up a security organisation that collects and provides intelligence.
He said that the projected airport expansion, which would cost N54 billion and include a fire truck, passenger terminal, and cargo terminal, would directly create 2,700 employment.
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