Tinubu’s aide criticises media reports on insecurity in Nigeria
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has accused some Nigerian media outlets of exaggerating the country’s security challenges. He argued that while security breaches exist, the situation is not as dire as often portrayed. Onanuga highlighted that many Nigerians still travel safely and suggested that media narratives can create unnecessary fear. He also defended the government’s security data against figures from independent organisations.
What we know
- Bayo Onanuga claimed that the media is creating a false impression that Nigeria is overwhelmed by insecurity.
- He stated that security issues are real but do not mean the entire country is under siege.
- Onanuga noted that many incidents occur at night and referenced longstanding warnings against night travel.
- He defended the government’s statistics on terror-related fatalities, questioning the credibility of independent data sources.
- Onanuga insisted that the Presidency relies on data from the Office of the National Security Adviser.
