President Bola Tinubu has pledged to intensify the fight against insecurity across Nigeria after accepting the presidential nomination of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking at a major APC gathering in Abuja, Tinubu assured party supporters that his administration remained committed to defeating terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and other violent crimes threatening communities across the country.
The president declared that Nigerians deserved to live in a nation free from fear and insecurity, promising that security agencies would continue operations aimed at restoring peace and stability nationwide.
Tinubu’s remarks came amid growing public concern over persistent attacks, abductions, and killings in different parts of the country despite increased military operations and expanded defense spending.
The speech triggered strong reactions online, particularly following recent attacks in Oyo State where armed gunmen abducted dozens of schoolchildren and several teachers during coordinated raids on schools near Ogbomoso.
Public outrage intensified further after the circulation of a disturbing video reportedly showing the killing of mathematics teacher Michael Oyedokun, one of the victims linked to the attacks.
The teacher’s family and community members have since appealed directly to the federal government and security agencies for stronger intervention and protection of vulnerable communities.
Critics of the government argued that the president’s renewed promises would be judged against the worsening security realities faced daily by many Nigerians.
Some online commentators described the statement as politically familiar rhetoric, insisting that citizens are more interested in visible improvements in safety than repeated assurances.
Nigeria continues to face multiple security challenges, including insurgency in the North-East linked to groups such as Boko Haram, banditry in the North-West, communal violence, and rising kidnapping cases across several regions.
Security reports and civil society groups have warned about increasing abductions in recent months, despite efforts by the military and security agencies to disrupt criminal networks and rescue captives.
Supporters of the Tinubu administration, however, argue that security operations have recorded important successes, including the arrest of suspects, rescue of victims, and destruction of terrorist camps in several states.
Political analysts say insecurity is likely to remain one of the defining issues shaping Nigeria’s political discourse ahead of the 2027 elections, with voters expected to closely evaluate the government’s performance in protecting lives and property.
The president reiterated that his administration would continue strengthening security institutions and pursuing strategies aimed at achieving lasting peace across the country.
