Tinubu urges Nigerians to support security forces with intelligence

President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerians to actively support the nation's security agencies by providing timely and credible information to combat terrorism, banditry, and other violent crimes. In a message posted on his X handle, Tinubu stressed that defeating insecurity is a collective national responsibility, extending beyond military operations.

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The fight against terror is not only a military operation. It is a national duty. Citizens must support our security forces by providing timely, useful information.

"The fight against terror is not only a military operation. It is a national duty. Citizens must support our security forces by providing timely, useful information," Tinubu wrote, urging vigilance and cooperation. He encouraged citizens to report suspicious activities, stating, "When you see something, say something. When you know something, report it." This call to action aims to prevent attacks and aid ongoing operations across the country.

President Tinubu reaffirmed his administration's resolve to defeat terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, and other violent criminal groups, asserting that Nigeria will not succumb to fear or allow criminal elements to dictate its identity. He acknowledged the significant challenges faced by security operatives and paid tribute to those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Their courage, he noted, allows millions of Nigerians to live, work, and conduct business despite persistent threats.

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When you see something, say something. When you know something, report it.

Nigeria grapples with a range of dynamic security threats, including insurgency, resource-based conflicts, banditry, and ethno-religious crises. The Boko Haram insurgency, ongoing for 16 years, has spread from the Northeast, while a spiraling farmers-herders crisis in the North-west and North-central has increasingly overlapped with banditry and terrorism. Tinubu's administration faces the complex task of addressing these multifaceted security challenges.

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Nigeria will not surrender to fear. We will not allow terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, or violent extremists to define who we are as a people. Their violence is not our identity. Their hatred does not represent Nigerians of any faith, creed, or community.