I’ll use available resources to tackle insecurity – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says he will use resources available at his disposal to address the spate of violence and insecurity across Nigeria.

He spoke on Thursday at a meeting of the national security council held at council chambers of the State House, Abuja.

National Security Adviser Babagana Monguno, told State House reporters after the meeting that there was a comprehensive brief by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of Presidential Taskforce in COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, on the way forward and solutions to the pandemic.

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Monguno said he informed the meeting the counter-insurgency operations in the northeast, armed banditry, the emergence of all kinds of groups and the recent rise in the cases of kidnappings.

He said: “I also highlighted other issues that are related to the problems of kidnapping which we noticed has been on the increase in recent times. But the most important thing is that I stressed to council that there’s a need for collective action not just for the security agencies but by all MDAs of governments, civil societies organizations and all non-governmental organisations within Nigeria.

“Mr President noted all the issues raised and of course in due time he will be able to address these issues.”