Tinubu Lauds Troops for Eliminating Bandit Kingpin

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu praised the Nigerian Armed Forces for their successful operation in Kogi State, which resulted in the elimination of notorious bandit kingpin Ibrahim Bastuji and the rescue of Hajiya Amina Rabe Abubakar, the widow of the late General Rabe Abubakar. In a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described the operation as a significant blow to the criminal network terrorizing the region and neighboring states.

He noted that Bastuji's reign of violence and kidnappings had caused immense hardship for local residents. The president congratulated the troops for their bravery and professionalism, emphasizing that Nigeria would not surrender any part of its territory to criminals.

He reaffirmed the federal government's commitment to providing the armed forces with the necessary resources and support to combat banditry and violent crime, urging citizens to cooperate with security agencies by providing timely intelligence.