President Bola Tinubu on Friday urged international allies and partners to support Nigeria to combat terrorism, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to invade the country to eliminate terrorists killing Christians.
In a statement published on his social media, Mr Tinubu vowed to tackle insecurity and all forms of criminality in the country head-on.
“We will spare no effort and leave no stone unturned in our mission to eliminate criminals from our society,” Mr Tinubu assured.
“We urge our allies to stand firmly with us as we amplify our fight against terrorism. We have made significant progress in the past two years, and we will decisively eliminate this threat.”
The leader of the most populous African nation, which is challenged by insecurity, called for collaboration from international partners and allies to foster security and economic growth.
“Nigeria will be, and remains, a reliable partner and dependable ally to its friends and a steady voice for stability. We also welcome the collaboration and support of our allies, friends, and partners as we strengthen both security and economic growth,” Mr Tinubu said.
Mr Tinubu acknowledged that Nigeria is indeed faced with terrorism—a challenge the West African country has faced for almost two decades—stating that it will not back down in its fight against the menace.
He added, “We will decisively defeat terrorism and claim victory in this battle. Security is non-negotiable, and we will never compromise on this principle. With unwavering courage and a steadfast commitment to the rule of law, we will prevail.”
Mr Tinubu’s statement followed Mr Trump’s order to the U.S. Department of War to prepare to invade Nigeria to eliminate terrorists killing Christians, should the Nigerian government fail to curtail it.
On Thursday, Peoples Gazette reported, citing the New York Times, that three plans have been drawn up to be forwarded to the Pentagon, outlining a potential military operation against “Jihadists” and terrorist groups on the rampage in Nigeria, even though Mr Tinubu’s administration is diametrically opposed to the idea.
