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#UniteAgainstTerror: FG rallies Citizens, Media, Security Agencies in United Front Against Terrorism

The Federal Government has called on all Nigerians, the media, civil society organisations, and security agencies to strengthen collaboration in the fight against terrorism and other forms of violent extremism threatening national peace and security.

Speaking at a National Press Briefing in Abuja on Thursday, the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said defeating terrorism requires a united national response that transcends political, ethnic, religious, and regional differences.

“The Federal Government is rallying citizens, the media, and security agencies in a united front against terrorism because an attack against one Nigerian is an attack against all Nigerians. Terrorism has no tribe, no religion, and no political affiliation. Its only purpose is destruction,” said Idris, noting that this is the basis for the national call to action, #UniteAgainstTerror, which urges all Nigerians to stand together against violent extremism and criminality.

The Minister assured Nigerians that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains fully committed to securing the safe return of all abducted schoolchildren and teachers recently taken captive in separate attacks in Oyo and Borno States. “I wish to assure all Nigerians that the safe return of every child and every teacher currently in captivity remains a top national priority. The President has made it clear that no child belongs in captivity and that no effort will be spared in ensuring that those responsible for these heinous crimes are brought to justice.”

He disclosed that security agencies, working under the direct instruction of the President, have intensified intelligence gathering, surveillance operations, and coordinated rescue efforts aimed at securing the release of the victims and bringing the perpetrators to justice.

Highlighting recent security gains recorded across the country, the Minister noted that troops under Operation Hadin Kai in the North-East have continued to neutralise terrorists, rescue civilians, and destroy terrorist infrastructure. He added that over 50 terrorists were recently eliminated in follow-up operations in Borno State, while dozens of high-value targets have been taken out through coordinated military actions.

He further stated that security operations across the North-West, North-Central, South-East, and South-South regions have led to the dismantling of criminal camps, disruption of kidnapping syndicates, and increased protection of critical national assets.

According to the Minister, Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts are increasingly yielding results because of improved inter-agency collaboration, intelligence sharing, enhanced surveillance capabilities, and stronger international partnerships. “What distinguishes our current approach is the combination of military pressure, intelligence-led operations, technology, regional cooperation, and community engagement. This comprehensive strategy is steadily degrading the operational capacity of terrorist and criminal groups,” he said.

The Minister also pointed to major judicial breakthroughs in the fight against terrorism, including the recent convictions secured against perpetrators of the June 2022 terrorist attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, where scores of worshippers lost their lives.

He noted that the Federal Government has also commenced one of the largest terrorism prosecution exercises in Nigeria’s history, with hundreds of terrorism suspects currently undergoing trial under the country’s counter-terrorism legal framework. “Justice is an essential pillar of national security. Beyond military operations, the government is ensuring that those involved in acts of terrorism face the full weight of the law. The ongoing terrorism trials and recent convictions send a clear message that impunity will not prevail,” the Minister said.

The Minister also appealed to the media to exercise professionalism and restraint in reporting terrorism-related incidents, noting that terrorists often seek publicity and psychological impact through their actions. “While the media must continue to report accurately and responsibly, we must be careful not to inadvertently amplify the objectives of terrorists. Responsible journalism can help deny them the publicity they seek while keeping citizens properly informed,” he said.

He urged Nigerians to remain vigilant, support security agencies with credible information, and reject narratives designed to divide communities along ethnic, religious, or political lines.

The Minister reiterated that the Federal Government remains steadfast in its commitment to protecting lives and property and assured citizens that ongoing security operations would continue until terrorism and violent criminality are decisively defeated. “Nigeria has faced difficult moments before and emerged stronger. We shall overcome this challenge as well. United in purpose and unwavering in resolve, we will ensure that terrorism has no future in Nigeria,” he said.

He expressed confidence that with the continued support of citizens and stakeholders, Nigeria would overcome the threat of terrorism and build a safer, more secure future for all.

The event was attended by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, Dr. Binyerem C. Ukaire; the Inspector General Of Police, represented by Force PRO, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, mni, mnipr; Director, Defence Information, Gen. Samaila Uba; Special Adviser to the President, Media & Public Communications, Sunday Dare; Senior Special Assistant Print Media, Abdulaziz Abdulaziz; Senior Special Assistant to the President, Public Engagement, Mr Fredrick Nwabufo; Senior Special Assistant to the President Media and Special Duties, Tunde Rahman among other dignitaries.

Rabiu Ibrahim, mnipr
Special Assistant (Media) to the Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation.

Thursday, 4 June 2026

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Using reverse psychology to hijack any impending public show of anger.

Politics ----- 15/10
Governance ----- -5/10
Security ----- -5/10

All hail Yekini

I have one question for this government

What would have been the reaction if tinubu's daughter or son was among those picked

What would be the reaction if shettima's child or Akpabio's child was picked

What would have been the reaction

Let’s keep our children and teachers on the news till they're rescued. Government needs that pressure to act.

A Tribute Song to the Abducted Children and Teachers of Oyo State

Please Like, share, and leave a comment on this song on YouTube to help keep them in the news until they're brought home safe.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikCYj0Xi1K4

Let’s rally together, but when it comes to sharing money, we are left out.

Propaganda doesn't fight terrorism, face it head on if you are serious

I just wrote an open letter to the president and they are still giving press releases.
It's time for actions no media propaganda.
When will they learn.
You don’t fight insecurity with media parley.
What joke and what a shame.
Just act already.

Supiiid eye service, the same terrorist that gets released to the society after so called rehabilitation. Who is deceiving who.
Everyone pretending and refused to call a spade a spade. The group responsible for this terrorism is one relogious group, call them out, let everyone know what it truly stand for

CodeTemplar:
Using reverse psychology to hijack any impending public show of anger.

Politics ----- 15/10
Governance ----- -5/10
Security ----- -5/10

All hail Yekini

Total failure is Tinubu government.

It is the same govt granting amnesty to bandits and terrorists? Una ment! Useless rudderless government.

I just wish our government can act now.

Aside government fault on this...
Most Nigerians are just greedy and wicked.
Do you want to tell me that some Nigerians are not an accomplices for those horrific events ?
Those kidnapers eat, drink and live among citizens. But bcus of our wicked and greedy nature as Nigerians we will keep quite to share with the cake.
Same emeka that boycott Nepa light, fial to execute government contract go say na Govt. Yeye

OYO IS WHAT YOU'RE, UNTIL YOU READY FOR THE FIGHT AGAINST TERRORISM, FROM JEBBA BRIDGE TO ILORIN , FROM ABUJA TO KOGI, FROM KOGI TO ONDO STATE, FROM ILORIN TO OYO STATE, WHO ARE THE SECURITY FOR THE BORDERLINE, SOMETHING MENTALLY WRONG WITH MY CITIZEN, BY ALLOW ILLUSION IN THEIR HEAD😀

We need action!
We need action!
We need action!

Legalise kala. Everybody go maintaiin

Genius J

The banners are meant to inspire

fg should go to hell, I am not fighting anything, what have they been doing with our tax and oil money,
it's their job to fight terrorists not me,
and if we the citizens must be involved, then legalise guns and see me become comando

AnonPoet:
The banners are meant to inspire

We will conquer terrorism

Like what? Which citizens exactly? The same citizens who risk being arrested or detained for carrying a knife or a dane gun for self-defense?

Darekiki:
Aside government fault on this...
Most Nigerians are just greedy and wicked.
Do you want to tell me that some Nigerians are not an accomplices for those horrific events ?
Those kidnapers eat, drink and live among citizens. But bcus of our wicked and greedy nature as Nigerians we will keep quite to share with the cake.
Same emeka that boycott Nepa light, fial to execute government contract go say na Govt. Yeye

Stop disgracing the food you eat, the air you breathe, and the space you occupy

dalongjnr:
I just wrote an open letter to the president and they are still giving press releases.
It's time for actions no media propaganda.
When will they learn.
You don’t fight insecurity with media parley.
What joke and what a shame.
Just act already.

U get time writing a letter to a fool that can't read

What has the government done with all the information Abt bandits provided by many Nigerian, the social media handles, the cell phone lines use in calling their victims families, the rehabilitation of well known terrorists, their Forest hide out and many others. What is the government doing Abt local securities in complimenting the security agencies, because security is local. Have the government be active in their duties or just pay lip service. If the government dnt act fast a bloody revolution will upturn government in this country soon

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Reminds me of Buhari's change begins with you.

Oga you never needed all these to declare state of emergency in Rivers State.

The military under you didn't need all these to post "The audacity" on social media against the people of okuama in Delta State.

Buhari never needed all these to launch python dance and crocodile smile, all which came to a disgraceful end with the forced vaccination saga.

You don't need all these eye service when it comes to systematic oppression of the common people.

When you're serious, everyone will know.
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Nigerians do not need permission to defend themselves.

The moment Nigerians realise this, the terrorist saga will end.

Selah.

AnonPoet:
#UniteAgainstTerror: FG rallies Citizens, Media, Security Agencies in United Front Against Terrorism



https://politicsnigeria.com/2026/06/06/uniteagainstterror-fg-rallies-citizens-media-security-agencies-in-united-front-against-terrorism/

Truly there's an agenda to Islamise Nigeria, how can the government rehabilitate terrorist and employ them in Nigeria military.

How can Gumi still be working around without him been arrested?

Why is Sharia law among requirements to free the oyo school children?

My fellow great citizen of Nigeria, let's wake up, the most funniest part of it is that those jihadist don't recognise the south west Muslims as authentic Muslims.

A time will come that we all will be slaves in our own land if we don't act now. Orikoku

Nigerians do not need permission to defend themselves.

The moment Nigerians realise this, the terrorist saga will end.

True power lies with the people, but the people are not aware.

Selah.

AnonPoet:
#UniteAgainstTerror: FG rallies Citizens, Media, Security Agencies in United Front Against Terrorism



https://politicsnigeria.com/2026/06/06/uniteagainstterror-fg-rallies-citizens-media-security-agencies-in-united-front-against-terrorism/

How do government and Nigerians stop paying ransoms to terrorists and kidnappers?This should be top on the strategies of curbing insecurity in Nigeria.

The same week or a week before Sunday Igboho came out with his personal armies to state that he is waiting for a go-ahead from the FG before he and his private armies take to the forests, the same week the Ibadan school kidnap incident happened.

Forget about the deliberate deflection mentioning "Implementation of Sharia" and focus on the ransom requested to be paid into a bank account in the Republic of Benin. Who has connections to the Republic of Benin?

This is not an attempt to deny the marauding and rampaging monstrous Fulani ragtag terrorists existence.

Arm rural communities with automatic tools and watch this madness ends 📌.

GodHimself:
Nigerians do not need permission to defend themselves.

The moment Nigerians realise this, the terrorist saga will end.

True power lies with the people, but the people are not aware.

Selah.

Nigerians do not need permission to defend themselves.

The moment Nigerians realise this, the terrorist saga will end.

True power lies with the people, but the people are not aware.

Baba, you burst my head📌🙌.