President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has vowed to take firm and decisive action following the recent wave of attacks and killings reported in different parts of the country, assuring Nigerians that his administration will not allow criminal elements to undermine national stability.
In a strongly worded statement on Saturday, the President lamented what he described as a “corrosion of security, a collapse of communal ethics, and a distortion of the moral compass that once held our communities together.” He said the troubling incidents are a reminder of the urgent need for collective responsibility and stronger security architecture across all levels.
Tinubu noted that the government is already reviewing intelligence reports and security strategies to ensure a swift and coordinated response, adding that service chiefs and heads of security agencies have been directed to intensify operations in volatile zones.
“We cannot stand by while innocent citizens are attacked, while communities are thrown into mourning, and while the peace that binds us is threatened,” the President said. “Those who perpetrate violence will face the full weight of the law. Nigeria must remain a place where every life is valued and protected.”
He also urged traditional rulers, local leaders, and community influencers to work closely with authorities in restoring trust, strengthening early-warning systems, and discouraging acts of retaliation that often escalate crises.
Tinubu extended his condolences to families who have lost loved ones, describing the killings as “senseless, heartbreaking, and unacceptable,” and reaffirmed his commitment to safeguarding every Nigerian.
“The moral fabric of our society must be rebuilt,” he said. “We must resist fear, reject hatred, and commit to peace. My government will act — decisively and without hesitation.”