The Armed Forces of Nigeria has disclosed that they seeks to bring stability wherever it may be needed in the face of ongoing protest across the country. The Armed Forces said they have tighten security in several areas, bearing in mind the protest was hijacked and turned violent in some parts of the country.

The Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba made these disclosures during a Press Conference on the ongoing Military Operations by the Armed Forces of Nigeria for the Month of July, 2024 at the Defence Headquarters Abuja.
He said sadly on 31st July 2024 at about 8pm in the North East, lives were lost on the eve of the protest. The incident he said occurred when a female suicide bomber infiltrated and detonated her suicide vest in Kawuri Village of Konduga LGA in Borno State. The incident resulted in 17 civilian deaths with several others wounded and receiving treatment in hospital.
He maintained that inspite of the ugly incident, the Military’s operations are continuing to deepen its successes particularly in the North East, North West, North Central and South East zones of the nation.

He said In the South South, troops re-strategised operations to boost optimal output in crude oil production by curbing crude oil theft.
He further stated that in July 2024, troops neutralized 572 terrorists, arrested 790 suspected terrorists and other criminal elements as well as rescued 479 kidnapped hostages.
Additionally he said troops recovered 440 weapons, 10,589 ammunitions and denied the oil theft of an estimated sum over #3 bn (N3,652,382,080.00) only.
He said “The breakdown of recoveries in the month of July includes and is not limited to the following: 232 AK47 rifles, 93 locally fabricated guns, 82 dane guns, 32 pump action guns, 5,041 rounds of 7.62mm special ammo, 2,768 rounds of 7.62mm NATO, 659 cartridges, 63 assorted arms and 2,259 assorted ammunitions. Others are 3,650,080 litres of stolen crude oil, 625,518 litres of illegally refined AGO, 450 litres of DPK and 1,230 litres of PMS amongst other items”

He concluded that the military remains committed and strong to its mission of defending defending the country and protecting citizens. He urged Citizens not to compromise on security, otherwise the security of everyone is compromised.

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The Nigerian Military Assures of Enhancing Stability Amidst Nationwide Protest