“In Nigeria, We’re Prayer Warriors, Religious And Will Surmount Insecurity”; Says Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the ongoing restructuring of the nation’s security architecture will soon yield tangible results capable of restoring public confidence.
The President gave the assurance on Friday during a meeting with a delegation of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), led by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, at his Lagos residence. The meeting was disclosed in a statement by the presidential spokesperson, Mr. Bayo Onanuga.
Tinubu said his administration remained committed to comprehensive security sector reforms, including plans to introduce state and community policing to better address emerging security threats across the country.
“The mood of the nation is peaceful, although our ungoverned spaces are so large. The challenge is real, but we will surmount it,” the President said.
He urged religious leaders to support government efforts through cooperation, vigilance and prayers, noting that some security initiatives would require time before producing visible outcomes.
“We are very religious. We are prayer warriors. We need your focus, vigilance and cooperation,” Tinubu added.
The President explained that state and community policing would become operational once the National Assembly completed the required legislative processes. He also attributed public concerns about insecurity to delays in acquiring military hardware, pointing out that such equipment was costly and not readily available.
Tinubu disclosed that Nigeria had ordered four attack helicopters from the United States and was engaging Turkey for additional security support. He stressed that the government remained determined despite the guerrilla tactics employed by bandits and insurgents, insisting that restoring peace nationwide remained a top priority.
Commenting on the recent abduction and subsequent release of schoolchildren in Niger and Kebbi states, the President urged Nigerians to remain vigilant.
Meanwhile, suspected bandits reportedly attacked Adanla community in Igbaja Ward 2 of Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State on Friday evening, abducting seven residents and injuring several others, just a day after Christmas.
According to a source, the attack occurred at about 7 p.m., throwing the usually peaceful community into panic, grief and mourning, as the armed men reportedly stormed the area in large numbers, firing sporadically and forcefully entering homes before taking their victims away.
