The drastic security measures being taken by the Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is paying off, it has led to the elimination of Boko Haram and bandits leaders in the northern part of the country.
Security forces have also reduced the existential threats posed by other non state actors to the country stability, according to President Tinubu in his nationwide broadcast to mark the nation’s 64th independence.
Dozens of terrorists and bandits commanders and foot soldiers have been neutralised in the last few days by the combined efforts of security forces, who have vowed not to relent until criminals that pose security threats to the country are totally vanquished.
President Tinubu said this is an indication that “the administration is wining the war on terror and banditry” adding that peace is being restored to many communities in the north hitherto under the control of Boko Haram and bandits.
His administration will not relent until total peace is restored, assuring farmers that efforts are underway to return them to their farms so that food security can be assured for the country.
According to the president, “I am happy to announce to you, my compatriots, that our administration is winning the war on terror and banditry. Our target is to eliminate all the threats of Boko Haram, banditry, kidnapping for ransom, and the scourge of all forms of violent extremism. Within one year, our government has eliminated Boko Haram and bandit commanders faster than ever. As of the last count, over 300 Boko Haram and bandit commanders have been eliminated by our gallant troops in the Northeast, Northwest, and some other parts of the country.
“We have restored peace to hundreds of communities in the North, and thousands of our people have been able to return home. It is an unfinished business, which our security agencies are committed to ending as quickly as possible. As soon as we can restore peace to many communities in the troubled parts of the North, our farmers can return to their farms. We expect to see a leap in food production and a downward spiral in food costs. I promise you, we shall not falter on this.”
On Sunday, the Nigerian Armed Forces announced the elimination of a notorious bandit leader, Gajere, also known as Mai’Yar Gitta. Gitta, is the latest in the prominent bandit leaders to be eliminated as Nigerian troops continue their clearance operations in the northern parts of the country
According to checks, other notable bandit leaders neutralised in the last few weeks include Haliru Kachalla Sububu or Buzu; Kachalla Tukur Sharme (killed by a rival gang); Sani Black, another prominent bandit leader, killed along with his brother and two children; Kachalla Makore; Kachalla Mai Shayi; Kachalla Tsoho Lulu; and Mai’Yar Gitta.
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