Nigerian Armed Forces Strengthen Fight Against Terrorism
Hon. Philip Agbese, the Deputy Spokesperson of the Nigerian House of Representatives and a lawmaker from Benue State, declared that the Nigerian Armed Forces have transitioned from a reactive to an aggressive force against terrorism and criminal networks. In an interview on September 28, he commended the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. , Chief of Defence Staff General Olufemi Oluyede, and Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu for their strategic leadership in combating insurgency and banditry.
Data revealed that in July and August, troops conducted thousands of operations, resulting in the deaths of 1,487 terrorists, the rescue of 777 kidnapped victims, and the arrest of 354 suspects. In the North-East, Operation Hadin Kai neutralized 114 terrorists in August alone.
Agbese urged continued investment in military resources and community intelligence to further degrade terrorist groups and restore stability.
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