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Tinubu: Terror Won’t Cow Nigeria, We’ll Defend Our People and Protect Our Society

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  • President Bola Tinubu vowed that terror will not intimidate Nigeria, pledging to defend the nation's people and protect its society.
  • He directed military and police forces to rescue victims abducted in Niger State.
  • Tinubu tasked security chiefs with providing regular updates on the rescue operation and condemned the abduction as a dastardly act.

President Bola Tinubu has declared that acts of terror will not deter Nigeria, vowing to defend its citizens and safeguard the nation's societal fabric. The president issued a firm directive to the military, police, and other security agencies, ordering them to secure the immediate rescue of individuals abducted in Niger State.

In response to the escalating security challenges, Tinubu has tasked the service chiefs with providing him with regular briefings on the ongoing rescue operation. He unequivocally condemned the abduction incident, denouncing it as a "dastardly act" and signaling a determined government response.

Terror Won’t Cow Nigeria, We’ll Defend Our People and Protect Our Society

— Bola TinubuPresident Tinubu's declaration on confronting terrorism.

The president's strong stance comes amid reports of surrenders by some individuals, indicating a complex security landscape. Tinubu's administration appears committed to a robust approach, aiming to reassure the public and project strength against persistent threats.

decries the dastardly act

— President Bola TinubuCondemning the abduction in Niger State.
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