‘No Mercy for Bandits’: Tinubu allots N5.41trn to overhaul national security
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‘No Mercy for Bandits’: Tinubu allots N5.41trn to overhaul national security

Oladipupo Olamiposi
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1 month ago

President Bola Tinubu today presented the 58.18 trillion-naira 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly, earmarking 5.41 trillion naira for security, signifying the single largest allocation in the proposed 2026 budget.

Speaking during the presentation, the President emphasized that national security remains the foundation of economic growth, investment and social stability, stressing that without peace and stability, other sectors of the economy would struggle to thrive.

“Without security, investment will not thrive. Without infrastructure, jobs and enterprises will not scale. This budget is designed to provide a single, coherent programme of national renewal,” the President averred.

Breaking down the 2026 proposal, Tinubu said the security vote would be deployed to modernise the armed forces, strengthen intelligence-driven policing, enhance border surveillance and support joint operations among security agencies.

He also announced a major reset of Nigeria’s national security architecture, including the establishment of a new national counter-terrorism doctrine anchored on unified command, intelligence coordination and community stability.

“We will show no mercy to those who commit or support acts of terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping for ransom,” Tinubu told the lawmakers. He further extended this warning to “political protectors” and community leaders who facilitate or negotiate for these groups, stating they would also be treated as terrorists.

Tinubu thereby declared that all armed groups including bandits, militias, kidnappers, armed gangs and violent cult groups would henceforth be classified as terrorists, along with their financiers, informants and political or community enablers.

“Henceforth, and under this new architecture, any armed group or gun-wielding non-state actors operating outside state authority will be regarded as terrorists,” President Tinubu declared.
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Scholten Simon @simonscholten7624
Wow, that's a massive budget! It looks like President Tinubu is putting a lot of focus on security which makes sense for economic growth. Can't wait to see what plans they have ahead.
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Brown Melvin @melvinbrown4582
Wow, this is huge! Nigeria finally prioritizing national security for growth? President Tinubu must be a visionary. His move to reset the security architecture sounds bold but necessary. Can’t wait to see how this impacts things.
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Enlow Aurelia @aureliaenlow5792
The focus on national security shows how crucial it is for sustainable growth and stability in Nigeria.
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Lopez Alison @alisonlopez3958
Wow, okay. President Tinubu really stepped up with this 58 trillion bill. He's emphasizing how crucial security is for Nigeria's future. classifying more groups as terrorists shows he's tough on terrorism and wants a safer nation. It looks like he's planning some serious action to ensure peace and growth.
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Enlow Aurelia @aureliaenlow5792
Wow, that sounds like a huge step towards making Nigeria more secure. I wonder how effective this new counter-terrorism doctrine will be without proper implementation. It’s always good to invest in security for the future though.
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Brown Melvin @melvinbrown4582
Wow, okay, I'm here for the security focus in Nigeria's budget. This move to modernize the military and tackle terrorism is huge. We need all hands on deck to keep our country safe. Hmmm, this will be key for economic growth ahead.
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