The Presidency has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government remains committed to ending killings and insecurity across the country.

Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, made the statement on Wednesday while reacting to the recent abduction of pupils and teachers at L.A. Primary School in Esiele community, Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.

Gunmen had reportedly invaded the school during class hours on Friday, sparking fear and outrage among residents and parents in the area.

Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Bwala said the Tinubu administration would continue working to restore safety nationwide, while also stressing that Nigerians have the constitutional right to defend themselves when attacked.

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“The constitution has guarantee to every citizen of Nigeria the right to self-defense, you have the right to defend yourself,” Bwala said.

He added that citizens should not remain helpless in the face of violent attacks, especially when their lives and families are threatened.

“If you come to my house to try to kill me, any lethal weapon I use to defend myself is guaranteed by the constitution,” he stated.

Bwala noted that insecurity remains a global challenge, saying criminal elements exist in every society despite government efforts.

“Solution is what we all look to. Evil men operate anywhere in the world, no matter how tight you are as a government,” he said.

The presidential aide also linked rising insecurity around election periods to what he described as a “crisis economy,” alleging that some individuals take advantage of political tensions during election cycles.

“Every eve of elections in Nigeria from 2014, 2018, 2022, and now 2026 you will see that crisis increases,” he said.

He further encouraged communities to cooperate with security agencies through intelligence sharing and lawful vigilante structures, citing local security collaborations in states like Borno.

According to him, while Nigerians do not have unrestricted access to weapons, communities can legally organize and seek government approval for coordinated security support.

The latest attack in Oyo State has renewed calls for stronger protection of schools and rural communities, especially in areas increasingly affected by kidnappings and armed violence.