I’m keeping close watch on security nationwide, says Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu says he is keeping a close eye on the security situation across the country, reacting to the rescue of 38 worshippers kidnapped in Eruku, Kwara State.

Armed men had stormed Christ Apostolic Church, Oke-Isegun, in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday, taking several worshippers away.

In a message posted on his X account, Tinubu referenced his cancelled trip to the G20 summit in South Africa, saying the decision allowed him to focus on domestic security efforts. He reaffirmed his commitment, declaring that “under my watch, we will secure this nation and protect our people.”

He praised the security agencies for their recent operations, noting that “all the 38 worshippers abducted in Eruku, Kwara State have been rescued.”

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The President also addressed, for the first time, the mass abduction at a Catholic school in Niger State. Until now, neither he nor the Presidency had commented on the incident, even as the Federal Government ordered the closure of 41 unity colleges and at least five states shut down schools in response to rising insecurity.

The PDP had criticized the situation, calling on Tinubu to resign if he felt overwhelmed.

But on Sunday, the President restated his resolve to restore safety nationwide.

“I am closely monitoring the security situation nationwide and receiving continuous updates from the frontline. Let me be clear: I will not relent. Every Nigerian, in every state, has the right to safety and under my watch, we will secure this nation and protect our people.”

He added: “My fellow Nigerians, You will recall that I cancelled my trip to the G20 summit in South Africa to enable me coordinate the security efforts at home.

“Thanks to the efforts of our security forces over the last few days, all the 38 worshippers abducted in Eruku, Kwara State have been rescued.

“I am equally happy that 51 out of the missing students of the Catholic School in Niger State, have been recovered.

“I am closely monitoring the security situation nationwide and receiving continuous updates from the frontline.

“Let me be clear: I will not relent. Every Nigerian, in every state, has the right to safety — and under my watch, we will secure this nation and protect our people,” he wrote.