I Won’t Tolerate Security Agencies Working At Cross Purposes, Tinubu Warns Service Chiefs

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursdays met with service chiefs for the first time since his assumption into office, demanding security agencies strengthen coordination and not to work at cross purposes.

Mr Tinubu said his own philosophy towards dealing with security issues, which is the adoption of contemporary security measures to advance the country’s security fortunes.

Addressing State House correspondents, the National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno, who conveyed the President’s message, disclosed that the President demands frequent consultations in tandem with the demands of the nation and will embark on a lot of reforms.

“All agencies must work to achieve one single purpose. Working at cross purposes and colliding with each other is not something that he will condone,” the NSA said.

“He has made it very, very clear that all the security agencies must comply with the demands of coordination, with the demands of frequent consultations and also timely reports which must be acted on.”

The President also mandated the security agencies to develop a blueprint to deal with the issue of crude oil theft, indicating that the changes were to meet the requirements of the changing times.

The president said the welfare of the troops must be prioritised henceforth.

“They must be well fed, well kitted, motivated and given all that they require,” he said.