Nigerian Military Intensifies Operations Against Terrorists, Bandits, and Criminals

Strategic Insights -

The Defence Headquarters of Nigeria's Armed Forces has reported significant progress in its operations against terrorists, bandits, and other criminals, with troops conducting offensive operations in various theatres to ensure a safe environment for farming activities. Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, emphasized the importance of safeguarding the nation's territorial integrity and protecting citizens from all forms of threats.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Nigerian military, in conjunction with hybrid forces and other security agencies, has intensified operations against terrorists, bandits, and other criminals to ensure a safe environment for farming activities.
  • From May 8 to May 15, troops destroyed several terrorists' camps, rescued kidnapped victims, and rehabilitated civilians affected by the conflict.
  • The cooperation of communities has been invaluable in intelligence-gathering efforts, with troops demonstrating remarkable courage and professionalism in the face of adversity.
  • The military apprehended two wanted extremist informants and logistics suppliers, identified as Zakari Abubakar and Aliyu Musa, in Niger State.
  • Troops also apprehended an ammunition courier, Rufai Abdullahi, in Gwagwalada Area Council of the FCT.
  • In the North East, operations led to the neutralization of scores of terrorists, rescue of 17 victims, and recovery of arms and ammunition.
  • In the North West, troops killed scores of terrorists and rescued 129 victims across Kaduna, Katsina, Sokoto, and Zamfara.
  • In the Niger Delta, troops foiled oil theft worth over N103 million, comprising 68,875 litres of stolen crude oil, and discovered and destroyed 16 crude oil ovens.

Statistics:

  • 17 victims rescued in the North East.
  • 129 victims rescued in the North West.
  • N103 million worth of oil theft foiled in the Niger Delta.
  • 68,875 litres of stolen crude oil recovered in the Niger Delta.
  • 31,166 litres of illegally refined automotive gas oil recovered in the Niger Delta.
  • 2,250 litres of dual purpose kerosene recovered in the Niger Delta.

Sources:

  • The Defence Headquarters (DHQ)
  • Major General Markus Kangye, Director of Defence Media Operations
  • President Bola Tinubu
  • Gen. Christopher Musa, leadership of the Armed Forces of Nigeria
  • Zakari Abubakar and Aliyu Musa, wanted extremist informants and logistics suppliers
  • Rufai Abdullahi, ammunition courier