“Tackle Insecurity Now, Enough Is Enough” – President Tinubu Orders Security Chiefs

President Bola Tinubu has ordered top security officials to put an end to the rising violence in several parts of Nigeria, especially in Plateau, Borno, and Benue states.

This directive came during a security meeting held at the State House on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

In attendance were National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, the heads of Nigeria’s intelligence and security agencies, and the president’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila.

Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Ribadu said the president made it clear that the recent surge in attacks must stop, stating firmly: “Enough is enough.”

Tinubu also instructed security agencies to collaborate more closely with state and local authorities to find lasting solutions to these security threats.

Ribadu noted that, following earlier orders, security officials had already met with leaders in the affected regions.

He emphasized that addressing insecurity is not solely the government’s responsibility—it requires the involvement of communities, local governments, and particularly, state governors.

According to him, Tinubu is committed to restoring peace and stability, and security forces will keep pushing until the situation improves.

Ribadu said, “This time, we were able to sit with him for hours and give a proper briefing. We also took new instructions from him. Insecurity is not only a government problem.

“It also involves the subnational units — the communities, local governments, and especially the governors. The president directed that we work more closely with them.

“Some of these problems are community-related. While not entirely so, that element plays a significant role.

“Mr. President is working hard to ensure that Nigeria enjoys peace and stability. We are not relenting. We will not stop until we get the results he demands.”

Regarding renewed attacks in Borno, Ribadu said insurgents had been laying low and are now trying to shake the region by planting explosives.

“This enemy does not give up easily. When there’s peace for a long time, they try to shock the public with an isolated incident,” he said.

While the NSA admitted the country’s security challenges are not completely resolved, he said there has been significant progress.

So far in April, dozens of people have been killed in violent incidents across Plateau and Benue.

In one recent attack alone, over 50 people lost their lives in Benue’s Ukum and Logo local government areas.

KanyiDaily recalls that Christians in Plateau came together on Monday to stage a peace walk in protest of the continued killings affecting local communities.