President Bola Tinubu who has said that those who think they can threaten the sovereignty of the country will have themselves to blame.
The President stated this when he met with the pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, at the Presidential Villa Abuja.
The group was led by its leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti.
President Tinubu said his administration is tackling the myriad of security challenges in the country, including terrorism and banditry, noting that unlike in the years past when insurgents laid claim to parts of the country, terrorism has been significantly degraded.
He also vowed to deal with banditry and kidnapping in the country, insisting that his government would never pay ransom to kidnappers, citing the case of the rescue of the Kuriga students in Kaduna State as an example. The president also disclosed the plans of his administration to establish effective forest guards that will be fully in control of the forests in the country.
Pan-Yoruba socio-political group said equity should also be reflected in the recruitment of security personnel from the bottom up, while reaffirming its support for the establishment of state police, noting that it will enhance the security of lives and properties.