Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu, made the announcement on Wednesday National emergency In response to the increase in kidnappings in recent weeks, especially in the north and northwest of the country, where the Boko Haram group and its splinters are active. Islamic State In West Africa (ISWA). “In light of the emerging situation protectionI have decided to declare a nationwide security emergency and order additional recruitment in armed forces”Tinubu said this, according to the country’s media.
It is expected that this decision will Security forces They can recruit about 20,000 additional people, bringing the total to 50,000. To this end, National Youth Service Corps facilities are provided as temporary training centres, and a recruitment program for Young graduates.
“My fellow Nigerians, this is it National emergency We respond with a Increased troop deployment On the ground, especially in problem areas protection. These times require everyone’s cooperation. The President urged that we participate in the security of our nation.
Tinubu also praised security forces who this week found dozens of people who were present to kidnap In recent days in several regions of the country, including about twenty students in the state Kibbe, northwest Nigeria, and promised to continue these raids.
And also claimed Local authorities To strengthen security measures in its territory, train new agents and avoid, for example, allowing School building And centers of worship in remote places.