The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, issued a stern warning yesterday, stating that no one can challenge President Bola Tinubu and remain unaffected. He cautioned the newly emerged terror group, Lakurawas, against making the mistake of invading areas in the northwest region.
On the same day, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, deployed a contingent of soldiers to Augie Local Government Area in Kebbi State, where members of the terror group recently killed at least 17 people in Mera village.
Speaking at the Comptroller-General of Customs conference in Abuja, National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu promised that the Federal Government would swiftly eliminate the Lakurawa group for challenging President Bola Tinubu.
Representing the President at the event, Ribadu stated, “This new group, Lakurawa, or whatever they call themselves, has made a grave mistake. This is the Nigeria of 2024—we will eliminate them.”
He further emphasized, “No one challenges Tinubu and prevails. No one fights against Tinubu and succeeds. We are actively eliminating the terrorists that once operated in various parts of the country.
“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.
“These so-called Lakurawas or whatever they are called, are making a mistake. Nobody dares Tinubu and wins, nobody. They have come at the wrong time. Nobody has ever defeated Tinubu. They are going to be defeated. We will kick you (Lakurawa) out of Nigeria.
“This is Nigeria of 2024. This is a Nigeria where I assure you, the critics will be quiet. One after the other, things will change in our country and they are already changing.
“Many parts of our country today are living in peace. Go to the Niger Delta. Today we have got to 1. 8 million barrels of crude oil per day. We have not seen this for a long time, Tinubu’s gains. South-East is getting to be at peace with itself and the rest of our country.
“The bandits are running right and left. Every day, people are surrendering. Even right now, we have places where we are receiving surrendered bandits. It is happening every day and it will happen more. Let’s wait and see. Critics, we will shut you up. We will do that.
“Boko Haram today is running out, most of them have moved to Chad and that is why the President of Chad has declared war on them. In the last one week, if you know what is going on in Chad. In spite of the difficulties encountered in Niger and a couple of other places, we are holding our guns.’’
