President Bola Tinubu recently held a routine briefing with top security officials to discuss the country’s safety measures. During the meeting, he emphasized the importance of teamwork among the various security agencies to enhance national security.
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, shared this update with reporters after the meeting. He assured the public that security efforts are being strengthened and noted a decrease in crime rates across Nigeria. Egbetokun explained that he gave a detailed security report to President Tinubu and received praise for the progress made.
Egbetokun highlighted that the reduction in crime is due to effective collaboration and strategic efforts by security agencies. He promised to continue these efforts to ensure that the downward trend in crime continues. “It was a routine security meeting with Mr. President where we provided security updates. We do this regularly. Mr. President is pleased with our progress and has encouraged us to keep working together to improve our coordination. As the Inspector General of Police, I have access to all crime reports nationwide, and the data shows a decline in crime. The records are clear. We will keep doing what is necessary to maintain this decline,” Egbetokun said.
Additionally, the Chief of Defense Staff, General Christopher Musa, spoke about the military’s efforts to restore full oil production, aiming for 2.1 million barrels per day. He issued a stern warning to those involved in damaging infrastructure and stealing crude oil, stating that their actions would not be tolerated and that the military would take decisive action against them.
General Musa stressed the importance of collective efforts to achieve these goals, urging all stakeholders, including states and communities, to cooperate. He acknowledged the difficulties faced by communities and assured that President Tinubu is committed to addressing their concerns to ensure uninterrupted oil production.
“Restoring full oil production is crucial for Nigeria. We are aiming for 2.1 million barrels per day, which is achievable. The President is fully aware of the challenges faced by the communities involved in oil production, and he is determined to address their grievances. To those damaging our infrastructure and stealing crude oil, your days are numbered. We will come after you. Success requires all of us to work together—no single service or individual can do it alone. The states, communities, and all stakeholders must join forces. The President will address the issues facing the communities to ensure we achieve our production targets,” General Musa stated.
The meeting was attended by several key officials, including the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu; the Director-General of the Department of State Services, Yusuf Bichi; the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ahmed Rufa’i Abubakar; and the Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, Kemi Nanna Nandap, among others.
