President Bola Tinubu has expressed confidence that his administration is successfully fighting against terrorism and banditry in Nigeria. In his Independence Day speech on October 1, he emphasized the progress his government is making in improving national security.

Tinubu shared that efforts to tackle these issues are yielding positive results, assuring Nigerians that the government is dedicated to bringing lasting peace and safety across the country. His remarks highlighted the ongoing commitment to strengthening security measures and addressing the root causes of these challenges.

The President’s speech was part of the celebrations marking Nigeria’s Independence Day, where he took the opportunity to update citizens on the government’s efforts to ensure a safer nation.

’ My administration took over the leadership of our country 16 months ago at a critical juncture. The economy faced many headwinds, and our physical security was highly impaired. We found ourselves at a dizzying crossroads, where we must choose between two paths: reform for progress and prosperity or carry on business-as-usual and collapse. We decided to reform our political economy and defence architecture.

On the security front, I am happy to announce to you, my compatriots, that our administration is winning the war on terror and banditry. Our target is to eliminate all the threats of Boko Haram, banditry, kidnapping for ransom, and the scourge of all forms of violent extremism. Within one year, our government has eliminated Boko Haram and bandit commanders faster than ever. As of the last count, over 300 Boko Haram and bandit commanders have been eliminated by our gallant troops in the Northeast, Northwest, and some other parts of the country.”