Dare Babalola
The Nigerian Presidency has revealed that President Bola Tinubu was well ahead of US President Donald Trump’s recent threats to launch military action in Nigeria over alleged Christian genocide.
According to Presidential Spokesman Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu had already addressed new service chiefs, emphasising the need for decisive action against security threats and telling them Nigerians expect results, not excuses.
Quoting the president’s charge to the service chiefs on Thursday, Onanuga wrote, “Security threats are constantly evolving, constantly mutating. Of grave concern to our administration is the recent emergence of new armed groups in the North-Central, North-West, and parts of the South. We must not allow these new threats to fester. We must be decisive and proactive. Let us smash the new snakes right in the head.
“I charge you, as the heads of our nation’s armed forces, to carry out your duties with patriotic zeal. Nigerians expect results, not excuses.
“I charge you also to be innovative, pre-emptive, and courageous. Let’s stay ahead of those who seek to threaten our peace. Let us deploy technology where necessary. We cannot allow the crisis that began in 2009 to persist any longer.
“I wish you success as you take up the challenge. I promise to provide all the support you need to get the job done”.
The development comes as tensions rise between the two nations, with Trump threatening military action against Nigeria if the government fails to protect Christians.
However, the Nigerian government has maintained that Christians in the country are not targeted for attacks by any terrorist group.
