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Tinubu Orders Security Chiefs To Rescue Abductees

President Bola Tinubu has directed security chiefs to rescue all abducted persons and clear bandit camps. The security forces will also guarantee a safe environment for Nigerians to vote in the upcoming elections.

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Key fact

The security forces will guarantee a safe voting environment for Nigerians to vote in the upcoming elections.

The Minister of Defence stated that the President wants a free, fair and credible election. The security meeting was attended by all heads of security agencies.

The President's directive is aimed at ensuring the safety of Nigerians during the elections. The security forces will remain neutral during the polls.

New aircraft and helicopters will be commissioned soon. The President has also approved salary increases for armed forces personnel.

The salary increase is between 30 and 80 per cent.

This story is based on reporting by Punch, written in our own words and checked against that report before publishing. Spotted an error? Report it.

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