2023: How I'll tackle insecurity if elected president - Tinubu

“The anxiety around the security and safety of our people... there has been an increasing call for state police to be allowed to establish...

, has said if elected, his administration will be committed to mobilising all assets within its power in securing the country.

The Arewa Joint Committee is made up of representatives from frontline northern groups such as the Arewa Consultative Forum , Northern Elders Forum , Ahmadu Bello Foundation , Arewa Research and Development Project, and ‘Jamiyyar Matan Arewa’. “As you are aware, security is a function of resources. I am committed to mobilizing all assets within our national power to secure Nigeria. We did this in Lagos through many initiatives, especially the Security Trust Fund,“As you may recall, when I assumed office as governor in 1999, the situation I met was a case of banditry where urban gangs ruled the streets. I returned law and order, tamed what could have been a huge ethnic war and made Lagos one of the safest states in Nigeria.

“We will deal decisively with all elements threatening our peace, security and unity. I guarantee you we will end kidnapping and banditry not only through increasing our policing capacity but also through another soft approach that would promote inclusion and boost the economy of our local communities, Mr Tinubu said.He said he aims to achieve this by reviewing and repositioning our armed forces, law enforcement, and intelligence agencies in tandem with the 21st-century requirement.

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