‘NO MERCY FOR TERRORISTS, SURRENDER OR BE KILLED’ SAYS TINUBU
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President Bola Tinubu told terrorists, kidnappers, and people who support insecurity to give themselves up or face being killed. He also said that there will be no forgiveness for those who profit from the blood of Nigerians.
Speaking in a televised broadcast to mark the 2026 Democracy Day celebration on Friday, the president said government’s window of surrender would not remain open indefinitely.
On the recent abduction of children and tutors in Oyo and Borno states, Tinubu said the country is still hopeful that they will return safely.
He said this was why his administration declared an emergency on security and approved the recruitment of more than 50,000 police officers and thousands of military personnel.
“Our 2026 budget commits N5.41 trillion—our largest ever—to defence and security. Our administration is ever ready to do much more to secure our people,” Tinubu said.
“We have moved from training with our allies, the United States, France and other European countries, to precision targeting.
“In Arege, Borno State, we degraded ISWAP’s command centre. Terror-related deaths are down by 81% since 2015.
“Over 13,000 terrorists have been neutralised in the past year. But we also keep the door of surrender open. Over 124,000 fighters and dependents have laid down their arms since 2023 through Operation Safe Corridor.”
Tinubu urged Nigerians to remain united and avoid blaming any ethnic group for criminal activities, adding that the country will triumph over terror and continue to build a prosperous nation.
He appreciated the various security agencies for their efforts in protecting the country.
“To our armed forces, police, and intelligence services: Nigeria salutes your sacrifice,” he said.
“To our traditional rulers, faith leaders, and community heads: thank you for your support of peace and reconciliation. The government cannot do it alone.”
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