Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, stated that bandits do not deserve a second chance to live, expressing his views during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today. He highlighted the significant harm caused by bandits in communities across Nigeria, including killings and kidnappings, particularly of women.

Governor Sani expressed confidence that the establishment of state police would be positively received by Nigerians, asserting that the proposal is not politically motivated. He emphasized that there are safeguards in place to prevent the abuse of power by state police forces, according to Channels TV.

Aisha Yesufu, a former senatorial aspirant for the Nigeria Democratic Congress, stated that voting for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming 2027 elections would support the continuation of terrorism in Nigeria. She made this assertion in a statement shared on her verified X account, highlighting concerns over the increasing insecurity in the country.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu stated that the country will continue to collaborate with religious leaders to foster peace and tolerance. He emphasized that interfaith dialogue is essential for addressing Nigeria's security challenges, according to Channels TV.

Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has assured Nigerians that attacks on schools will soon come to an end. He emphasized that corruption and a lack of patriotism are significant threats to national security, according to former DSS chief Amachree Linus Aleke, who spoke in Abuja and Laleye Dipo in Minna.

The Ekiti governor visited the victims who were rescued after 67 days in captivity, expressing condemnation of the politicization of insecurity issues. The rescue operation took place on Friday, highlighting ongoing concerns about safety and security in the region.