President Bola Tinubu has tasked the nation’s security chiefs to ensure that there is a conclusive victory against the myriad of security threats assailing the country, saying failure “is not an option under my leadership”.
Addressing security chiefs and heads of intelligence agencies at a Presidential Security Briefing at the State House, in Abuja, on Friday, warned the military against failing in their responsibilities.
He added that while good progress is being made with the elimination of some security threats across multiple theatres, success will ultimately be defined by a conclusion to the multi-dimensional menace.
“We have too many investments that we need to make now in soft and physical infrastructure, in social security, in MSME empowerment, and other growth enablers.
“We are pursuing a $1 trillion economy in the next few years, and our efforts will be undermined if we do not finally wrap up our progressive onslaught against enemies of progress. Be encouraged. The confidence of our people in your capacity is rising, and they are appreciative of the sacrifices of our men and women.
“The success you are recording is undeniable. Nigerians are seeing it, but the avoidable errors, as witnessed recently in Kaduna, are unacceptable and cannot be repeated”, he said.
Tinubu emphasised that the armed forces must deliver on his objective to ensure the nation achieves a sustainable production of two million barrels of crude oil per day, including condensates, within the first quarter of 2024.
Speaking further, Tinubu described the recent bombing in Kaduna State as a series of avoidable errors, saying it cannot be repeated.
In December 2023, a deadly military airstrike killed at least 85 people and injured several others at Tudun Biri village in the Igabi Local Government Area of the North-Western state.
In his response, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, who described the air strike on Tudun Biri village as unfortunate, said it was not a deliberate action targeted against the people which the Army is charged to protect.
