President Bola Tinubu has expressed relief over the news of the strings of successful operations against security threats in the north-west by troops of the Nigerian military.
According to a statement issued on Saturday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), the president said the success of the operations gives further assurance that our security operatives are up to the task of ensuring the peace and security of the nation.
The statement noted that troops of Operation Hadarin Daji, on Thursday, neutralised a wanted bandit leader, Halilu Sububu, who had been unleashing terror on citizens in Zamfara, Sokoto, and other parts of north-western Nigeria.
The troops also killed another terrorist Sani Wala Burki in a Joint Operation in Katsina, and busted a terrorist enclave in Kaduna, where 13 kidnapped students were freed.
It observed that the successful operations followed the president’s directive to the service chiefs to relocate to the zone until normalcy is restored.
President Tinubu commended the military high command, the intelligence agencies, and the troops for their valiant efforts, synergy, and dedication, which have resulted in the recent laudable outcomes.
He also commended the entire security apparatus for the improved security in the nation and encouraged them to sustain their efforts until immediate and latent threats were permanently removed.
President Tinubu reassured the security agencies of his continued support in achieving the priority objective of keeping the nation safe and secure.