President Bola Tinubu has openly described himself as “depressed” amid the escalating violence that has swept across Nigeria in recent days. From the abduction of 25 schoolgirls in Kebbi State, to the killing of Brigadier-General Musa Uba in Borno, and attacks on church worshippers in Kwara State, the country has been hit by a series of brutal events that have shaken the nation to its core.

As the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Tinubu expressed profound grief over the loss of both military personnel and innocent civilians. He called on security agencies to intensify their efforts to locate and rescue the kidnapped schoolgirls, emphasizing that the government will not tolerate such attacks on its citizens.

In a clear sign of the gravity of the situation, President Tinubu postponed his scheduled foreign trips to Johannesburg for the G20 Summit and to Luanda for the AU-EU Summit. Instead, he is remaining in Abuja to receive detailed security briefings from Vice President Kashim Shettima, the police, and other security agencies.

Tinubu also directed the deployment of additional military and police forces to troubled areas, particularly in Kwara State’s Eruku community and the wider Ekiti Local Government Area. He ordered law enforcement agencies to intensify their pursuit of the bandits responsible for the recent attacks on worshippers.

Recognizing the critical role of community cooperation in tackling insecurity, the president urged Nigerians, especially those in vulnerable regions, to provide useful intelligence to security agencies. He emphasized that the collective effort of both the government and the people is necessary to restore peace and safety.

In a rare and candid moment, Tinubu admitted that the ongoing security challenges have taken a toll on him personally, describing his feelings as “depressed.” This admission highlights the seriousness of Nigeria’s security crisis and signals a heightened commitment from the government to take meaningful action beyond mere promises.

The president also extended his condolences to the families of the victims, including the military personnel and the abducted schoolgirls, praying for comfort and strength during this difficult time.