The Federal Government has expressed its readiness to collaborate with the United States (US) and other international partners to eliminate remaining terrorist and criminal elements within Nigeria.
Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, made the statement during a global press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday.
Acknowledging the country’s security challenges, Idris emphasised that the threats are not directed at any specific religion or group, dismissing claims based on “faulty data.”
He highlighted that over the past two years, President Bola Tinubu has reinforced efforts to tackle insecurity, pointing to improvements in Nigeria’s ranking on the Global Terrorism Index and the recent overhaul of the country’s security leadership.
Idris urged the U.S. and other nations to support President Tinubu in confronting the menace of criminals and terrorists that continue to disrupt the daily lives of Nigerians.
“The Nigerian government is willing to work with other international bodies, including the United States, to ensure that criminals are permanently wiped out.
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“We welcome support from international partners, including the US, to deal with its security challenges.
“President Tinubu is taking the lead to resolve all challenges with the US, including other countries.
“Nigeria is not running away from the fact that we have a big insecurity situation.
“The government and people of Nigeria have taken note of the US stance over the alleged violation of human rights.
“President Tinubu is determined to confront and end security challenges,” he said.
Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump warned of possible military intervention in Nigeria over alleged attacks on Christians.
His statement followed Nigeria’s designation as a “Country of Particular Concern” by the United States.
