The Federal Government says over 35 aircraft have been procured and at least 13,500 terrorists eliminated under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, as part of renewed efforts to tackle the nation’s security challenges.
Responding to concerns about whether the ongoing insecurity signifies a failure of governance, the minister emphasized that while the security challenges are deeply rooted, the government is confronting them with renewed and determined effort.
“This crisis has been decades in the making. It is the government’s primary duty to protect lives and property,” he stated. “President Tinubu understands this deeply, which is why he takes these issues personally. Since assuming office, he has made significant investments in security—acquiring over 35 helicopters and aircraft, four naval vessels, and substantial amounts of ammunition to combat criminal groups.”
Sharing additional statistics, the minister, Mohammed Idris, disclosed: “Recent figures show that more than 13,500 criminal elements have been neutralized. Several of their leaders have also been eliminated. Approximately 120,000 have surrendered, and 17,000 individuals have been reunited with their families.”
