President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday assured that the federal government would use resources at his disposal to reduce the spate of violence and insecurity in the country.
The president gave the assurance at the National Security Council meeting held at the Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja, the
Addressing State House correspondents at the end of the meeting, National Security Adviser (NSA), Maj. Gen. Babagana Monguno (rted), said Thursday’s meeting started with a comprehensive brief by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and chairman of Presidential Task Force on COVID-19.
He said the SGF briefed the council on the gains made so far, highlighting areas of concern, areas which need to be addressed and making projections for the next couple of weeks.
The said the SGF’s brief also focused on the current situation in areas that need urgent attention and possible solutions.
The NSA also told journalists that he briefed the council on the insurgency in the north east, armed banditry, emergence of all kinds of groups that are not essentially bonafide and kidnappings which has been on the increase in recent times.
“I, as national security adviser, presented a couple of memos to council in relation to the current security challenges faced by Nigeria and of course these are issues that revolve around the insurgency in the north east, armed banditry and emergence of all kinds of groups that are not essentially bonafide.
“I also highlighted other issues that are related to the problems of kidnapping which we noticed has been on the increase in recent times. But the most important thing is that I stressed to council that there is a need for collective action not just for the security agencies but by all ministries, departments and agencies of governments, civil societies organizations and all non-governmental Organisations within Nigeria.
“We have, of course know that we are all firmly within the cross heirs of all kinds of criminal elements trying to undermine national security. Mr. President noted all the issues raised and of course in due time he will be able to address these issues.
“Arising from this meeting, I will like to assure all Nigerians that Mr. President is fully on board, he is committed to doing whatever is necessary to reduce the spate of violence and insecurity in the country. He is also committed to spending whatever resources he has at his disposal to bring to a quick end to all the issues affecting Nigerians and bringing a lot of sorrows to Nigerians.
“That is the most important takeaway from today’s meeting. Mr. President’s reassurance that issues are being addressed and that he will redouble his effort in ensuring that the primary responsibility of government which is to ensure the safety of lives and property is realized,” he said.
