In a major move to overhaul Nigeria’s security architecture, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a Nationwide Security Emergency, unveiling sweeping measures aimed at tackling terrorism, banditry, and rising insecurity across the country.
The bold announcement marks one of the strongest security directives since he assumed office, signaling a new era of aggressive reforms and coordinated national action.
🇳🇬 Massive Recruitment Drive Launched
As part of the emergency security directives:
🔹 Nigerian Army & Police Ordered to Recruit More Personnel
President Tinubu has directed security agencies to immediately expand their workforce to boost operational strength nationwide.
🔹 Nigeria Police Force to Recruit Additional 20,000 Officers
With this new mandate, the police workforce rises to 50,000 officers, marking a historic increase aimed at improving response time and presence across states.
🔹 NYSC Camps to Become Police Training Depots
In a strategic transformation, NYSC orientation camps across Nigeria will now serve as temporary training facilities for new police recruits—speeding up deployment and strengthening manpower.
🌲 DSS Deploys Forest Guards to Battle Terrorists and Bandits
The Department of State Services (DSS) has been instructed to:
Deploy forest guards immediately
Recruit more operatives
Flush out terrorists, kidnappers, and bandits hiding in forests nationwide
This marks a renewed offensive into ungoverned spaces long used as safe havens by criminal networks.
🛡️ States to Get Full Support for Local Security Outfits
President Tinubu announced that:
The Federal Government will support states willing to establish or expand local security outfits.
He urged the National Assembly (NASS) to commence legislative work on State Police, a long-demanded reform.
This move signals increasing decentralization of policing powers to strengthen grassroots security.
🎉 Major Rescue Operations Commended
The President praised the security agencies involved in the successful rescue of:
24 schoolgirls in Kebbi State
38 worshippers kidnapped in Kwara State
🔸 Vows to Secure Release of Remaining Niger Students
Tinubu reassured parents and the public that the government remains committed to freeing the remaining abducted pupils in Niger State, promising:
“No child will be left behind.”
This security emergency signals a full-scale national reset, with stronger manpower, upgraded training, deeper intelligence operations, and potential legalization of state police.
If implemented effectively, this could mark a significant turning point in Nigeria’s decades-long battle against insecurity.
