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The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has said the recent commendation by the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, of President Bola Tinubu's handling of the Oyo school abduction and the prosecution of terrorism suspects underscores increasing public confidence in the Federal Government's campaign against insecurity.
In a statement signed by its Chairman, Emeka Nwankpa, and Secretary, Dapo Okubanjo, the group said the President's response to the abduction of schoolchildren and their teachers in Oyo State demonstrated a renewed security strategy anchored on actionable intelligence, stronger collaboration among security agencies and firm political leadership.
According to TMSG, Oba Ladoja, who led a delegation of Oyo State traditional rulers on a courtesy and appreciation visit to President Tinubu, praised the administration for refusing to negotiate with the abductors by exchanging detained terrorist leaders for the kidnapped victims.
The group said the monarch's remarks highlighted the growing effectiveness of inter-agency coordination in the country's counterterrorism operations, describing it as a major shift in Nigeria's security architecture.
It maintained that the Olubadan's position echoed the sentiments of many Nigerians who have expressed renewed optimism over the government's efforts to tackle insecurity and restore public confidence in the nation's security institutions.
TMSG also pointed to the swift prosecution of suspected terrorists, including alleged Ansaru commanders, as evidence of the administration's determination to ensure that those responsible for acts of terrorism are brought to justice without unnecessary delays.
The group noted that several suspects had been arraigned before the courts, with some entering guilty pleas and receiving judgments within a short period, a development it described as unprecedented in the prosecution of terrorism-related offences.
It said the speedy judicial process reinforces the government's commitment to the rule of law while delivering justice to victims of terrorism.
While urging the Federal Government to sustain the momentum, TMSG argued that the country's improved security profile has continued to attract positive attention beyond Nigeria's borders.
The group cited what it described as recent commendation from United States President Donald Trump, who acknowledged President Tinubu's efforts in combating terrorism and improving security across Nigeria.
According to TMSG, the recognition reinforces the administration's record in confronting insecurity and advancing peace and stability in Nigeria and the wider West African sub-region since President Tinubu assumed office in May 2023.