FG to companies: Dismantle terrorist, bandit camps nationwide

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed safety companies to stay impartial and guarantee a secure surroundings for the 2027 normal elections.

He additionally ordered an intensified nationwide offensive towards terrorists and bandits, directing safety companies to rescue all kidnapped Nigerians and dismantle legal camps wherever they exist.

Minister of Defence General Christopher Musa (rtd) disclosed this Thursday whereas briefing State House correspondents after the president chaired a National Security Council assembly on the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The minister stated the president demanded free, honest and credible elections, stressing that Nigerians should have the ability to vote safely, no matter their political affiliations.

“You can see all of the heads of safety companies are right here. We had an intensive dialogue, and Mr President made it very clear he desires a free, honest and credible election.

“We must do everything possible to ensure that the country is safe and secure for the citizens to go out and vote,” he stated.

Addressing issues about conduct of safety personnel throughout the polls, the minister assured opposition events of equal safety and urged political actors to belief the companies’ professionalism.

“For all other political parties, they should understand that the security forces are going to be neutral. We are going to ensure that we give everybody the opportunity to go and serve, so they have nothing to worry about, nothing to be afraid of, and nobody is going to intimidate them for whatever reasons,” he stated.

…Tough stance on terrorists, kidnappers

On the marketing campaign towards insecurity, the minister stated the president issued express directions to pursue legal teams, find their hideouts and safe the discharge of these in captivity.

“The directive from the President is: all of us should go all out to fish out and rescue all these which have been kidnapped, kidnapped, wherever they’re.

“There shouldn’t be any camp of any terrorist or bandits anywhere in Nigeria,” he stated.

Musa stated the administration was increasing recruitment, coaching and gear procurement to strengthen the Armed Forces’ capability to execute their assignments.

He disclosed that the president would quickly fee almost 10 newly acquired plane and helicopters to boost navy operations.

According to him, the acquisitions exhibit the federal government’s dedication to tackling insecurity regardless of prevailing financial challenges.

The minister additionally cited current wage will increase for navy personnel and measures to enhance the welfare of serving personnel and pensioners as efforts to spice up morale and strengthen the safety sector.

He urged Nigerians to help safety companies with credible info on suspicious actions and report personnel concerned in misconduct.

“Security is everybody’s responsibility. It’s not only for members of security forces. Everyone has a role to play,” he stated.

The minister assured Nigerians that personnel discovered culpable of wrongdoing would face acceptable motion, including that safety companies would proceed coordinating their operations to guard residents and sort out insecurity.