President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a firm directive to Nigeria’s security chiefs, including the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to apprehend those responsible for the recent wave of deadly attacks in Benue State.
During a visit to Makurdi, the Benue State capital, on Wednesday, Tinubu condemned the renewed violence and tasked law enforcement and intelligence agencies with delivering swift justice.
“Police, I hope your men are on alert to listen to information. How come no arrest has been made? I expect there should be an arrest of those criminals,” the President said at a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Benue State Government House.
Addressing senior military officials, including the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Air Staff, and heads of intelligence agencies, Tinubu stressed the need for proactive operations and better coordination.
“Christopher, you have given much. I watch your comments. You can’t be tired of staying in the bush. Oloyede and the Air Marshal, we thank all of you, but we need to keep our ears to the ground. Let’s get those criminals, let’s get them out,” Tinubu said.
He also charged the Directors-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS) to enhance intelligence gathering and ensure such attacks do not recur.
“DG NIA, DG SSS, retool your information channels and let’s have tangible intelligence so that this will not occur again,” he stated.
The President’s visit comes amid increasing concerns over security in the North-Central region, where dozens have been killed in recent attacks linked to armed groups and suspected herdsmen.
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