President Bola Tinubu says the military campaign against banditry in the North-West is paying off with the dismantling of criminal networks in the region
The President made this claim on Monday at a Peace and Security Summit organised by the North-West Governors’ Forum in Katsina
Represented by the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, President Tinubu assured citizens that the progress made thus far is just the beginning as the government would not relent in ensuring a secured environment for all Nigerians in every part of the country.
The President noted that the issue of insecurity in the North-West was not a sectional agenda, as whatever affects any part of the nation destabilizes the others
He added that the administration’s promise of securing Nigeria remains its topmost priority since assuming office over a year ago.
The President disclosed that government was coordinating joint training exercises, inter-agency cooperation, communication and information sharing among security agencies – to achieve set objectives
Among dignitaries present at the summit were former President Muhammadu Buhari, Sultan of Sokoto Governor, host of the event, Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru, National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu and host governor Umar Radda as well as other governors from the region