The Presidency on Tuesday reviewed the safety state of affairs throughout the nation, stating that regular progress is being made within the authorities’s sustained struggle in opposition to insecurity.
It additionally highlighted current army operations throughout the nation as proof of ongoing success in combating safety threats.
Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, in a press release stated public commentary typically amplifies remoted incidents whereas overlooking sustained features recorded by troops in a number of theatres of operation.
In line with the assertion, Nigerian forces have not too long ago carried out coordinated operations resulting in the rescue of kidnapped victims, arrest of felony suspects, restoration of arms and ammunition, and neutralisation of terrorists and bandits.
The Presidency disclosed that in a single operation, troops of Operation Whirl Stroke rescued 13 passengers kidnapped alongside the Makurdi–Otukpo street in Benue State.
The victims have been freed throughout a search-and-rescue mission in a forest in Ohimini Native Authorities Space and have been taken to hospital for remedy.
It added that preliminary findings indicated the perpetrators have been native felony parts, opposite to earlier stories that attributed the assault to exterior {groups}.
In Plateau State, troops below Operation Enduring Peace reportedly arrested suspected militias linked to current assaults, recovered weapons, and disrupted deliberate assaults in Riyom, Barkin Ladi, Bassa, and adjoining communities.
Safety operations within the state additionally led to the rescue of injured victims, interception of armed suspects, and restoration of rustled livestock, whereas troops engaged attackers in separate encounters.
Within the North-East, troops of Operation Hadin Kai repelled terrorist incursions in Borno and Yobe states, neutralised insurgents, and arrested logistics suppliers linked to extremist {groups}.
Equally, within the North-West, troopers repelled an assault in Sabon Birni Native Authorities Space of Sokoto State, whereas troops in Kogi State destroyed a suspected terrorist camp and disrupted a provide community.
Within the South-East, joint safety forces found and safely detonated improvised explosive gadgets throughout patrols in Imo State.
The Presidency additionally cited a foiled kidnap try in Edo State, the place troops rescued victims and arrested suspects following a speedy response to a misery name.
“These developments underscore the resilience, professionalism and sacrifice of our armed forces, who proceed to confront numerous safety threats throughout the nation,” the assertion stated.
Whereas acknowledging present challenges, the Presidency maintained that the Armed Forces are making measurable progress in degrading felony networks and restoring order in affected communities.
It due to this fact referred to as on Nigerians to assist ongoing safety efforts and keep away from narratives that undermine the morale of troops on the frontlines.
“The armed forces deserve commendation for his or her sacrifices and dedication, not condemnation and vilification,” the Presidency emphasised.
Deji Elumoye in Abuja
Times Nigeria