The Nigerian government has pledged to strengthen its security response to ongoing insecurity, following renewed threats by US President Donald Trump to carry out airstrikes in regions affected by violent attacks.
The government said it would further empower the armed forces to confront security challenges across the country.
Vice President Kashim Shettima made the remarks on Friday during a special Jumma’a prayer at the National Mosque in Abuja, held ahead of the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day, scheduled for January 15.
Shettima reaffirmed the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who has repeatedly assured Nigerians that his administration is determined to end the country’s security crisis.
Earlier this year, Nigeria’s military renamed the annual January 15 observance as Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day, replacing the former Armed Forces Remembrance Day. The change was intended to reflect its dual purpose of honouring serving personnel while remembering fallen heroes.
The Vice President paid tribute to soldiers who lost their lives defending Nigeria’s territorial integrity, acknowledging their sacrifices in protecting citizens and national unity.
The renewed security pledge comes amid fresh warnings from President Trump, who has threatened additional airstrikes following insurgent attacks that he claimed targeted Christian communities.
Nigeria has faced more than a decade of insurgency, resulting in thousands of deaths and widespread displacement. The Nigerian government, however, has consistently denied claims that Christians are subjected to systematic persecution, describing the violence as indiscriminate and driven by broader security challenges.
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