Tinubu Declares Bandits as Terrorists, Pledges No Mercy for Violent Criminals
President Bola Tinubu has officially classified bandits and other armed non-state actors as terrorists, promising that his administration will adopt a zero-tolerance approach toward violent crimes. Announcing the policy while presenting the 2026 budget to the National Assembly, Tinubu said acts such as banditry, kidnapping, militancy, and armed gang activities will now be treated as terrorism. The new national security framework emphasizes unified command, intelligence gathering, community stability, and counter-insurgency, with increased funding tied to measurable outcomes. The Nigerian Senate has also backed similar measures, including a maximum death penalty for kidnapping-related offences and the establishment of a new Joint Task Force to secure high-risk areas.
President Bola Tinubu has officially classified bandits and other armed non-state actors as terrorists, promising that his administration will adopt a zero-tolerance approach toward violent crimes. Announcing the policy while presenting the 2026 budget to the National Assembly, Tinubu said acts such as banditry, kidnapping, militancy, and armed gang activities will now be treated as terrorism. The new national security framework emphasizes unified command, intelligence gathering, community stability, and counter-insurgency, with increased funding tied to measurable outcomes. The Nigerian Senate has also backed similar measures, including a maximum death penalty for kidnapping-related offences and the establishment of a new Joint Task Force to secure high-risk areas.
Tinubu Declares Bandits as Terrorists, Pledges No Mercy for Violent Criminals
President Bola Tinubu has officially classified bandits and other armed non-state actors as terrorists, promising that his administration will adopt a zero-tolerance approach toward violent crimes. Announcing the policy while presenting the 2026 budget to the National Assembly, Tinubu said acts such as banditry, kidnapping, militancy, and armed gang activities will now be treated as terrorism. The new national security framework emphasizes unified command, intelligence gathering, community stability, and counter-insurgency, with increased funding tied to measurable outcomes. The Nigerian Senate has also backed similar measures, including a maximum death penalty for kidnapping-related offences and the establishment of a new Joint Task Force to secure high-risk areas.
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