Tinubu urges security forces to stop rivalry and collaboration against criminal elements

President Bola Tinubu has called on all security agencies to desist from inter-agency rivalries and work together effectively to combat criminal elements and activities plaguing the country.

Speaking through the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, at the inauguration of the Nigeria Police National Cybercrime Centre in Abuja on Wednesday, Tinubu stressed the urgency of unity against the organised threat posed by non-state actors.

“The security situation in the country is a complex mix of threats posed by well-organized non-state actors,” Tinubu said. “Addressing it requires an integrated approach by all stakeholders in the security architecture.”

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He urged law enforcement agencies to adopt a coordinated and collaborative approach, stressing the importance of eliminating inter-agency rivalries for effective operations.

“In line with our policy objective to reform the Nigeria Police Force, we are committed to further investing in the Nigeria Police Force through the procurement of adequate arms, weaponry and other essential equipment, as well as continuous recruitment and training to improve the number, quality and readiness of our police personnel,” Tinubu stressed.

Highlighting the government’s determination to tackle all forms of insecurity, Tinubu pointed to the growing threat posed by cybercriminals.

He underlined the need to enhance collaboration between the National Cyber ​​Crime Centre and the Office of the National Security Advisor for more effective monitoring of online activities.

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