Tinubu Pushes the Military Into a Territory It’s Never Entered — And It’s Not Politics

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Nigerian Army, police, and intelligence agencies to move into the highest level of red alert following a new wave of violent attacks in parts of the country.

According to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the president issued the order after receiving detailed intelligence reports on the killings in Kebbi State and the church attack in Eruku, Kwara State. According to Intel Region

Idris said the president

“has given fresh marching orders for security forces to pursue and eliminate criminal elements across Nigeria without hesitation.”

Renewed Attacks Trigger Emergency Response

Multiple reports indicate that armed groups have intensified assaults in northern and north-central communities.

• In Kebbi State, dozens of schoolgirls were kidnapped during a late-night raid.

• In Eruku, Kwara State, gunmen attacked a church, leaving residents in panic and prompting calls for immediate federal intervention.

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These incidents formed the core of the intelligence brief that pushed Tinubu to activate a nationwide red-alert security posture.

The president, sources said, described the attacks as “unprovoked, senseless and unacceptable.”

Tinubu Cancels International Trips, Recalls Security Chiefs

In a move that underscores the seriousness of the situation, Tinubu called off his scheduled foreign engagements, including attendance at the South Africa G20 meeting.

He reportedly asked security chiefs to remain in Abuja for continuous briefing cycles, while Vice President Kashim Shettima was dispatched to Kebbi to meet survivors,

Families of abducted victims, traditional rulers, and local security formations, the president also approved the immediate deployment of additional tactical units to Kwara and Kebbi.

New Air Assets and Joint Operations Approved

To strengthen the military’s response capacity, Tinubu approved the release of more air assets for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). These include surveillance aircraft and tactical helicopters meant for operations in forest belts used by bandit groups.

Reports that recent NAF airstrikes in Borno, Kwara, and Katsina were part of the president’s intensified counter-terrorism plan.
A senior defence official told journalists that

“this new directive means no rest  all formations are now operating at full alertness.”

Information Minister Speaks on Tinubu’s Directive

Minister Mohammed Idris noted that the federal government will not tolerate “the audacity of criminal networks” any longer.
He added:

“The President has given very clear instructions. The lives of Nigerians remain the number one priority, and all security agencies must act accordingly.”

The minister assured citizens that rescue efforts for abducted Kebbi schoolgirls were “ongoing and aggressive.”

What the Red Alert Means for Nigerians

Expect to see more security checkpoints, aerial surveillance, troop reinforcement, and intelligence sweeps across major highways and rural communities.

Security agencies have been authorized to launch immediate operations without waiting for extended bureaucratic clearance.

Tinubu’s directive signals a shift toward more assertive, intelligence-driven operations across hotspots.

As Nigeria grapples with renewed waves of insecurity, Tinubu’s red-alert order marks one of his administration’s most decisive national security moves yet. Whether this heightened approach will translate to lasting peace remains to be seen, but for now, the message from Aso Rock is unmistakable:

“Nigeria will not bow to fear. Criminal elements will be pursued, dismantled, and defeated.”