NIGERIAN President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Has Declared A State Of Security Emergency Following A Surge In Attacks And Kidnappings In The Country. In His Announcement On Wednesday, The President Ordered The Immediate Reinforcement Of The Security Forces To Deal With The Incidents.
The Government Has Directed The Police Force To Recruit 20,000 More Officers, While NYSC Camps Are Being Converted Into Temporary Training Centers For New Recruits. In Addition, Police Officers Who Were Guarding Prominent Figures Have Been Reinstated To Help Control The Unrest.
Forest Rangers Will Also Be Immediately Deployed To Deal With Gangs Hiding In The Bush. Meanwhile, Operations To Rescue Kidnapped Students And Civilians Are Continuing Unabated.
President Tinubu Also Urged Parliament To Reconsider The Establishment Of State Police To Enhance Security. Local Governments, Schools, Churches And Mosques Have Been Warned To Beef Up Security, Especially In High-Risk Areas.