Presidency highlights military gains nationwide, says security forces are recording steady progress despite ongoing challenges across multiple regions.
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The Presidency on Tuesday reviewed the security situation across the country, stating that steady progress is being made in the government’s sustained war against insecurity.
The Presidency on Tuesday reviewed the security situation across the country, stating that steady progress is being made in the government’s sustained war against insecurity.
It also highlighted recent military operations across the country as evidence of ongoing success in combating security threats.
Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement said public commentary often amplifies isolated incidents while overlooking sustained gains recorded by troops in multiple theatres of operation.
According to the statement, Nigerian forces have recently carried out coordinated operations leading to the rescue of kidnapped victims, arrest of criminal suspects, recovery of arms and ammunition, and neutralisation of terrorists and bandits.
The Presidency disclosed that in one operation, troops of Operation Whirl Stroke rescued 13 passengers abducted along the Makurdi–Otukpo road in Benue State.
The victims were freed during a search-and-rescue mission in a forest in Ohimini Local Government Area and were taken to hospital for treatment.
It added that preliminary findings indicated the perpetrators were local criminal elements, contrary to earlier reports that attributed the attack to external groups.
In Plateau State, troops under Operation Enduring Peace reportedly arrested suspected militias linked to recent attacks, recovered weapons, and disrupted planned assaults in Riyom, Barkin Ladi, Bassa, and adjoining communities.
Security operations in the state also led to the rescue of injured victims, interception of armed suspects, and recovery of rustled livestock, while troops engaged attackers in separate encounters.
In the North-East, troops of Operation Hadin Kai repelled terrorist incursions in Borno and Yobe states, neutralised insurgents, and arrested logistics suppliers linked to extremist groups.
Similarly, in the North-West, soldiers repelled an attack in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, while troops in Kogi State destroyed a suspected terrorist camp and disrupted a supply network.
In the South-East, joint security forces discovered and safely detonated improvised explosive devices during patrols in Imo State.
The Presidency also cited a foiled kidnap attempt in Edo State, where troops rescued victims and arrested suspects following a rapid response to a distress call.
“These developments underscore the resilience, professionalism and sacrifice of our armed forces, who continue to confront diverse security threats across the country,” the statement said.
While acknowledging existing challenges, the Presidency maintained that the Armed Forces are making measurable progress in degrading criminal networks and restoring order in affected communities.
It therefore called on Nigerians to support ongoing security efforts and avoid narratives that undermine the morale of troops on the frontlines.
“The armed forces deserve commendation for their sacrifices and commitment, not condemnation and vilification,” the Presidency emphasised.
