- The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu warned the Lakurawa terror group that their activities would not succeed under President Tinubu’s leadership
- The statement came amid rising insecurity in the North-West, particularly in Sokoto and Kebbi states
- TheRadar compiled public reactions following Nuhu Ribadu’s statement
Nigerians have responded to a strong warning issued by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, against the newly emerged terror group, Lakurawa, operating in the North-West region.
Speaking at the opening of the Comptroller General of Customs Conference in Abuja on Wednesday, November 12, Ribadu declared that the group would not thrive under President Bola Tinubu's leadership. He stressed that if the group did not cease its activities, their days were numbered.
No one challenges Tinubu and wins - Ribadu warns
Ribadu further emphasised that anyone who challenged President Tinubu would face serious consequences, describing the group’s actions as a miscalculation.
“The new group, Lakurawa, or whatever they call themselves, have made a mistake. This is Nigeria of 2024, we will finish them.
“No one dares Tinubu and wins. No one fights Tinubu and wins. The terrorists that were in many parts of the country, we are killing.
“There is silence in many parts where they were operating. Go to where Boko Haram was operating, there is silence. They have fled to the Niger Republic; many are surrendering.
“Go to the Niger Delta, there is silence. That is why we can produce 1.8 million barrels per day now. Go to the South East, there is silence.
“There are so many things happening in our country today. There are things we want to call Tinubu’s gains, and reforms.
“From now going forward, Nigerians are going to see things. Already, a couple of things are happening. That is why I am happy to see our General here (referring to Gen. Christopher Musa) who also graced the occasion, leading others in the security sector.
“For the first time in the history of our country, the entire security sector leaders are working as one-armed forces, the intelligence community, civil police, and others. More than ever before, we work as a team, as one. And we are beginning to see the gains. What we call Tinubu’s gains,” Ribadu stated in part.
Focus on Lakurawa following Sokoto, Kebbi attacks
His remarks came in the wake of the Defence Headquarters' confirmation of Lakurawa’s increasing presence in Sokoto and Kebbi states, which has escalated insecurity in the region.
Recall that Major General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, confirmed that the group's activities were worsening security challenges in the North-West.
The government’s stern stance has sparked a range of reactions from the public, as many await further action in the fight against the group.
Public reacts to Ribadu's statement on Lakurawa
TheRadar compiled public reactions below:
“Tinubu is a criminal just like the Lakurawa terrorists,” Free Nnamdi Kanu stated.
“Nuhu Ribadu's 'praise singing' of Tinubu as NSA is not only unprofessional but shameful to watch. That office should be elevated above the "Tinubu gains" rants of Ribadu at the Customs conference,” Me reacted.,
“Cheap talk. I am so ashamed. This is a national security issue and you are personalizing it to Tinubu. Shouldn't Praise singing have a limit? Did the terrorists say they are against Tinubu? I actually expected more from you, sir. SHAMEFUL,” Sebastian Ekpenyong reacted.
“Since the emergence of the APC. It bcame very obvious that they are always against the people.. Their statements are either provocative, offensive or defensive as if we are always in conflict with them,” Peaceful mob stated.
“National Security Advertiser turned National Tinubu adviser. As per Tinubu is bigger than Nigeria? So there’s really something worse than Buhari?” Obi reacted.
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