* Insecurity threatening Nigeria’s democratic gains, kidnapping of children national tragedy, Akpabio warns

• Says terrorism has no tribe, religion or political affiliation

*Troops repel terrorist attack in north-east, lose five soldiers, three CJTF members

*Police kill two kidnappers, rescue former power minister’s sister, two children

President Tinubu reaffirms his commitment to fighting insecurity and ensuring the release of captives, vowing Nigeria will not bow to terrorists.

Tinubu praised members of the Armed Forces and other security agencies, describing them as a shield between innocent citizens and those seeking to undermine peace and security.

* Describes fight against terror as a national duty

* Insecurity threatening Nigeria’s democratic gains, kidnapping of children national tragedy, Akpabio warns

• Charges citizens to provide useful information to address issue, says fighting terror a national duty