President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Nigerian military to end banditry and general insecurity by the end of 2025. Defence Minister Abubakar Badaru announced that the military will intensify operations to target criminals and restore stability across the country, with significant progress already underway in affected regions.
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Nigerian military to tackle and resolve the issue of banditry and insecurity in the country by the end of 2025. The order, conveyed by Defence Minister Abubakar Badaru in a video, stressed that the military would intensify operations against bandits and criminals.
Badaru stated that significant progress has already been made, with the military relentlessly pursuing criminals and putting pressure on conflict areas. He emphasized that actions such as the lifting of mining activities in Zamfara were part of the broader strategy to stabilize the country.
The military aims to bring peace to every region by 2025, with the Chief of Defence Staff and National Security Advisor working diligently toward this goal.
