Abuja, Nigeria – Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has declared a security emergency in response to a surge in kidnappings across the country, signaling a heightened government push to tackle worsening insecurity.
Tinubu ordered the recruitment of 20,000 additional security personnel to strengthen the national response. He also directed the withdrawal of police officers from VIP protection duties so they can be redeployed to frontline operations.
The measures are aimed at curbing the wave of abductions and restoring public confidence, as kidnappings increasingly affect communities nationwide. Authorities say the shift in resources is intended to boost manpower where it is most needed and improve rapid-response capabilities.
The announcement underscores the administration’s commitment to prioritizing public safety amid mounting pressure to address insecurity. Further operational details are expected to be coordinated by security agencies as the plan rolls out.
