The Nigerian Military has again restated its unflinching commitment towards bringing an end to the spate of terrorism and insecurity bedeviling the Nation in order to make Nigeria peaceful and safe.

The Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba dropped the hint at the Defence Headquarters on 29th February, 2024 during the Monthly Press Conference on the ongoing Military operational activities by the Nation’s Armed Forces.
He said the Armed Forces are combat ready to deal decisively with criminal elements and bring an end to the insecurity confronting the Nation. He averred that the Nigerian Military is convincingly winning the war against the Terrorists and insurgents.
Maj. Gen. Edward said for the Nigerian Military, creating a safer environment for citizens translates to eliminating all threats hindering the safety and security of the citizenry.
According to him, troops were able to conduct synchronised strikes on terrorists’ enclaves killing significant number of them.
He said “It is possible to say with significant certainty that these strikes have had significant impacted on the terrorist adversely.
“The focus of the armed forces is to conduct its operations in support of national security interest. “Consequently, in February troops recorded significant successes in theatres across the 6 geo-political Zone of the country.

“It is important to state that, in February 2024, troops recorded the following: neutralized 974 terrorists, arrested 621 of them and rescued 466 kidnapped hostages. Furthermore, troops recovered 1,573 assorted weapons, 23,345 assorted ammunitions and denied the oil theft of an estimated sum over ₦8 bn (N8,006,996,894.00) only” he stated.

He disclosed that breakdown for the month of February includes and is not limited to the following: 640 AK47 rifles, 248 locally fabricated guns, 93 pump action guns, 168 dane guns, 15,120 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 6,102 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 512 rounds of 9mm and 2,132 live cartridges.
He said Others are 8,993,245 litres of stolen crude oil, 1,062,635 litres of illegally refined AGO, 18,950 litres of DPK and 45,950 litres of PMS amongst other item.

“Certainly, if these terrorist groups don’t come to the table in peace. The armed forces will continue to punish them with overwhelming military force. It would be recalled that we recently took delivery of additional air platform to further enhance our lethal capabilities.

“Contrary to the opinion of some, troops are making significant strides and recording  notable successes in operations across the country. Though it might not seem so to some, the fact remains remarkable progress is being made.

“Overall, I urge citizens to endure today’s pain for our tomorrow’s gain. We should take solace in knowing that, It is all in a bit to make Nigeria great again.

“We can all begin in making Nigeria great again, by taking on the Celebrate Nigeria Challenge. I therefore throw open the Celebrate Nigeria Challenge” he concluded.

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Maj. Gen. Edward Buba Restates Nigerian Military’s Commitment Towards Ending Terrorism and Insecurity Across Nigeria