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Akpabio Praises Tinubu Over Security Gains, Says Insurgents No Longer Control Territories

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Promise Odejide

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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying significant progress has been recorded in the fight against insurgency and violent crimes across Nigeria.

Akpabio made the remarks during a public appearance, where he insisted that terrorist groups no longer hold visible territorial control in any part of the country.

Akpabio Highlights Security Improvements

According to him, Nigeria has witnessed a major shift in its security landscape under the current administration, particularly in areas previously affected by insurgent activity.

He claimed that the days when armed groups openly hoisted flags in territories under their control are over.

“There’s no part of Nigeria today that you will have the flag of any insurgent, whether Boko Haram being hoisted,” Akpabio said.

He also stated that coordinated bomb attacks, which previously occurred in several parts of the country, have reduced significantly.

Claims Of Reduced Terror Activity

The Senate President further argued that the current security strategy has helped weaken the operational capacity of insurgent groups across affected regions.

He maintained that compared to previous years, violent attacks and large-scale coordinated bombings have declined under the present administration.

However, his comments come amid ongoing reports of kidnappings, bandit attacks and sporadic violence in different parts of the country, especially in rural communities.

Public Reactions To Statement

Akpabio’s remarks have generated mixed reactions on social media, with many Nigerians questioning the accuracy of his assessment of the security situation.

Some users criticised the statement, arguing that insecurity remains a major challenge despite official claims of improvement.

Others accused political leaders of downplaying the realities faced by residents in affected communities.

The debate reflects continued public concern over Nigeria’s security situation, even as government officials insist that progress is being made.

Wider Security Debate Continues

Nigeria has battled insurgency and banditry for over a decade, with repeated government assurances of military gains against armed groups.

While authorities have reported territorial recoveries in some regions, attacks on civilians and rural communities continue to be recorded.

Akpabio’s comments add to the ongoing national conversation about how to measure progress in the fight against insecurity and what indicators best reflect ground realities.

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