Ndume urges Tinubu to sustain security offensive on terrorists

Senator Ali Ndume has called on President Bola Tinubu to maintain the momentum of military operations against terrorists and bandits, expressing strong confidence that these groups will be defeated through a coordinated national effort. Speaking to State House Correspondents after meeting with the president, Ndume observed that sustained military action has significantly pressured criminal elements, leading to the elimination of several bandit leaders and the surrender of some commanders.

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There has been a lot of pressure recently on bandits in the North-west, the North-east, and elsewhere. Some of their leaders have been taken out, and some of their commanders surrendered on Wednesday. If this momentum is sustained, we are confident the problem will eventually end.

"If this momentum is sustained, we are confident the problem will eventually end," Ndume stated, adding that terrorists cannot withstand determined military action. He stressed the importance of commitment in defeating them, asserting, "You don’t spare a bandit or a terrorist. Once you identify a terrorist, you should deal with him because if you don’t kill him, he will kill you."

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You don’t spare a bandit or a terrorist. Once you identify a terrorist, you should deal with him because if you don’t kill him, he will kill you.

While commending President Tinubu for prioritizing security and engaging regularly with security chiefs, Ndume also urged the president to communicate more directly and frequently with Nigerians about government policies and national developments. "People expect their leader to tell them what is going on instead of allowing others to speak on his behalf," he advised.

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People expect their leader to tell them what is going on instead of allowing others to speak on his behalf.

Furthermore, the senator highlighted the pressing issue of rising food and transport costs, urging the government to address these economic challenges. He believes Nigeria has the capacity to manage these problems, but stressed that effective coordination is essential. Ndume noted that his discussion with the president covered insecurity, economic hardship, and other critical national issues, with Tinubu proposing regular consultations to exchange ideas on tackling Nigeria's complex problems.

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We have the capacity to handle these problems. What is needed is coordination.