President Bola Tinubu has issued a stern warning to those fueling insecurity in the Sahel, stating that their time is running out. Speaking through National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu during a lecture in Abuja, Tinubu declared that both kinetic and non-kinetic measures are in place to address threats like Boko Haram, banditry, and kidnapping. "This is a warning to them. They have limited time," he said, emphasizing Nigeria's readiness to defend its citizens.
The lecture, organized by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), focused on the security challenges in the Sahel, with guest speaker Dr. Mohammed Ibn Chambas highlighting the roots of instability in the region. Chambas pointed to poor governance, corruption, and foreign interference as key factors contributing to the insecurity, while also commending Nigeria's efforts in combating these threats through regional cooperation.
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Tinubu reassured Nigerians that the government has made significant strides in fighting terrorism, with over 300 Boko Haram commanders eliminated in the past year. He praised the military's renewed efforts, stating, "Our citizens can now heave a sigh of relief," while also calling for continued regional collaboration under ECOWAS to enhance intelligence sharing and security coordination.
Key figures, including former Head of State Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar and Chief of Defense Staff Gen. Christopher Musa, echoed the President’s sentiments, stressing that multi-dimensional approaches are crucial to restoring peace in the Sahel. They emphasized that Nigeria's strategic role in the region makes its security efforts vital not only for its own stability but for the broader West African region.
