President Bola Tinubu has said that criminal networks in the country have been disrupted and dismantled through the efforts of security forces in the fight against insecurity in the North-West.
The President said this at the North-West Peace and Security Summit organised by the North-West Governors’ Forum in Katsina State, on Monday.
Tinubu who was represented by Vice President, Kashim Shettima, assured that government was making more efforts to provide a better and secure environment for all citizens.
“Our military forces, through various operations such as Operation Hadin Kai and Operation Safe Haven, have made true their promise to the nation by targeting like Boko Haram and bandits who have held for too long.
“Through enhanced border security and intelligence capabilities, we have disrupted and dismantled criminal networks. Each of you here is aware of the high-profile figureheads of these groups neutralised by our forces, and I am here to share with you that this is just the beginning,” he said.
The President dismissed insinuations that insecurity in the North-West is a sectional agenda, arguing that whatever affects any part of the nation destabilises the other.
Tinubu further said the administration’s promise of securing Nigeria remains its priority since assuming office over a year ago, adding that the strategies employed by the government in fighting insecurity in the North-West have begun to provide redemption, adding that there will be no slowdown until the aim of totalling dismantling insurgents is achieved
The President said the government is making huge efforts to strengthen collaboration among security agencies to ensure a unified approach in the fight against insurgency.
He also said that guidelines such as standard operating procedures and rules of engagement are being adhered to in all the approaches in the battle against insurgents.
The President added that the government is coordinating joint training exercises, inter-agency cooperation, communication, and information sharing among security agencies.
The two-day summit is being attended by dignitaries including former President Muhammadu Buhari, Sultan of Sokoto, Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru; National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and host governor, Dikko Radda as well as other North-West governors.
