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Nigeria: Insecurity - Tinubu Directs Immediate Review of Security Operations in Katsina
President Tinubu mandates deployment of drones and advanced military equipment, plus enhancement of forest guards, to counter banditry; state police creation under active review amid rising insecurity.
- On Tuesday in Abuja, President Bola Tinubu directed an immediate assessment of the security measures in Katsina State and committed to enhancing military capabilities with advanced equipment.
- This directive came in response to persistent security issues in the state, which Tinubu acknowledged as manageable despite pre-existing shortcomings that might have been dealt with sooner.
- Tinubu approved the purchase of more drones, pledged the deployment of enhanced surveillance technology, and highlighted the importance of using security forces that are well-acquainted with the local environment and culture.
- He affirmed, “They cannot intimidate us,” and mentioned that the federal government is contemplating the creation of a state police force and plans to provide additional resources to the forest guards recently assigned to bolster local security efforts.
- The outcome includes directed daily feedback on Katsina's security, with implications for enhanced federal support, continued infrastructure development, and efforts to protect citizens and their livelihoods.
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Insecurity: Tinubu directs immediate review of security operations in Katsina
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