President Tinubu and his Security Chiefs Receives Applauds for Proactive Security Strategy in Dismantling Terror Cells in Osun, – Governor Adeleke Praises
In Osun State, where markets bustle with traders, children walk to school under the morning sun, and families gather in the evenings to share meals, safety is the invisible thread that binds daily life. That thread, frayed in recent years by the creeping shadow of terrorism across Nigeria, has just been reinforced. Governor Ademola Adeleke has applauded President Bola Tinubu and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu for dismantling sleeper cells of the Ansaru terrorist group in the state, calling it “a major advancement in the fight against terrorism.”
For ordinary families, the news is not merely about politics or high-level security briefings—it is about relief. It is about parents feeling reassured that their children can walk to class without fear, farmers tending their crops without scanning the tree line for danger, and worshippers entering mosques and churches with hearts unburdened. Terror cells once hidden in the community have been neutralized before they could turn lives upside down, restoring a measure of confidence to a people who have endured years of anxiety about insecurity across the country.
Adeleke praised what he described as the innovativeness and potency of Tinubu’s security reforms, which he said are now translating into tangible safety for citizens. He commended the seamless collaboration among the intelligence community, military, police, DSS, civil defence and other paramilitary agencies/institutions that often operate in the shadows, but whose vigilance now shields ordinary the Nigerians. The governor visited the secret police and I witnessed the great job they are doing to keep Nigerians safe. He gave a rare glimpse into the machinery of protection that works silently behind the scenes.
Beyond the immediate security victory, the development carries cultural and political weight. In Osun, a state steeped in tradition, music, and communal ties, terrorism represents not only a physical threat but also an assault on identity, on the freedom to gather, celebrate festivals, and pass on heritage without fear. Adeleke framed the crackdown as proof that governance can secure both the safety of families and the integrity of Nigeria’s democratic and cultural fabric.
By dismantling terror cells before they could erupt into violence, President Tinubu’s proactive strategy is earning recognition not just from political leaders but from the people whose lives depend on safety. To the Osun State communities, the arrests of these terror actors and cells, are more than a security headline. They are a reassurance that homes can be homes again, a place where daily life thrives under the quiet but crucial promise of protection.
