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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that his administration is making great effort to combat insecurity in the country for a safer Nigeria.
He noted on Monday that his administration had dismantled and disrupted criminal networks.
The President said this at the North-West Peace and Security Summit organised by the North-West Governors Forum in Katsina, Katsina State capital.
Represented by the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, the President assured Nigerians that the progress made so far was just the beginning as the government was making more efforts in providing a better secured environment for all citizens in every region of the country.
Tinubu said: “Our military forces, through various operations such as Operation Hadin Kai and Operation Safe Haven, have made true their promise to the nation by targeting Boko Haram and bandits who have held on for too long.
“Through enhanced border security and intelligence capabilities, we have disrupted and dismantled criminal networks. Each of you here is aware of the high profile figureheads of these groups neutralised by our forces, and I am here to share with you that this is just the beginning."
The President added that the administration’s promise of securing Nigeria remained its topmost priority since assuming office over a year ago.
He said the strategies employed by the government in fighting insecurity in the North-West had begun to provide redemption, adding that there would be no slow down until the aim of totally dismantling insurgents is achieved.
However, President Tinubu said that the government was making huge efforts in strengthening collaborations among security agencies to ensure a unified approach in the fight against insurgency.
Dignitaries that attended the security summit included former President Muhammadu Buhari, Sultan of Sokoto Governor, host of the event, Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru, National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, host governor Umar Radda, other North-West governor among others.
