Insecurity: Tinubu Postpones G20, AU-EU Trips, Awaits Briefing on Kebbi, Kwara Attacks

President Bola Tinubu has postponed his scheduled trips to Johannesburg, South Africa, and Luanda, Angola, due to the recent surge in insecurity, including the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State and the attack on worshippers in Eruku, Kwara State.

According to a statement released on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President shelved the foreign trips to receive detailed security briefings from relevant agencies and top officials.

Tinubu, who was expected to depart Abuja for the 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg before proceeding to Angola for the 7th AU-EU Summit, opted to remain in the country following two major security incidents that sparked nationwide concern.

Tinubu Orders Deployment of More Security Personnel to Kwara

In response to a request from the Kwara State Government, President Tinubu has directed the urgent deployment of additional security operatives to Eruku and the entire Ekiti Local Government Area after gunmen attacked worshippers at the Christ Apostolic Church on Monday.

He further mandated security agencies to track down the assailants and ensure the safety of residents in the troubled communities.

Awaiting Briefings on Kebbi Schoolgirls’ Abduction

The President is also awaiting reports from Vice President Kashim Shettima, who has been dispatched to Kebbi State on a sympathy visit following the abduction of 25 schoolgirls from the Maga community in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area.

Additionally, Tinubu awaits comprehensive updates from the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS) on both the Kebbi and Kwara incidents.

Security Agencies Directed to Intensify Rescue Efforts

Onanuga disclosed that the President reiterated his orders to security agencies to intensify operations and “do everything possible” to rescue the abducted schoolgirls and ensure their safe return.

“Disturbed by the security breaches in Kebbi State and Monday’s attack by bandits against worshippers at Christ Apostolic Church, Eruku, President Tinubu decided to suspend his departure,” the statement read.

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