Nigeria winning the war against terror, banditry, says Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday said that Nigeria is winning the war against terror and banditry.

Tinubu said this in a nationwide broadcast to Nigerians as part of the activities to commemorate the 64th Independence Anniversary of the nation on October 1.

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He said while it was tempting to focus on what was undone, Nigerians should not lose sight of how far the country has come in forging forward and united.

“On the security front, I am happy to announce to you, my compatriots, that our administration is winning the war on terror and banditry,” Tinubu said.

“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.”

Tinubu said his administration has restored peace to hundreds of communities in the North, and thousands of Nigerians have been able to return home.

He said it is an unfinished business, which the country’s security agencies are committed to ending as quickly as possible.

“As soon as we can restore peace to many communities in the troubled parts of the North, our farmers can return to their farms,” he said.

“We expect to see a leap in food production and a downward spiral in food costs. I promise you, we shall not falter on this.”