Tinubu Orders Security Surge In North Central After Kwara Massacre
When violence targets the most vulnerable, the state’s response becomes a test of leadership.
In the wake of deadly attacks that left about 75 villagers dead in Kwara State, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered a renewed security offensive across Nigeria’s North Central, signalling a tougher push to protect at-risk communities.
The Federal Government says the intensified operation, code-named Operation Savannah Shield, will deploy combined military, police and national forest guard units, backed by stronger intelligence and rapid-response teams.
The aim is to disrupt terror networks and stabilise flashpoint areas in Kwara, Plateau, Benue, Kogi, Nasarawa, Niger and the FCT.
President Tinubu condemned the killings as “beastly and heartless,” directing security agencies to bring the full weight of the state against perpetrators.
Authorities say protection around places of worship will be stepped up, with increased visible security around churches on Sundays in coordination with community and faith leaders.
In a further shift, the Nigeria Police Force has redeployed officers from VIP escort duties back to frontline community policing, a move officials say is already improving security presence across affected states.
While insisting Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts remain Nigerian-led, the government says it is open to targeted intelligence and surveillance cooperation with partners, including the United States, where it aligns with national interests.
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