Tinubu commends military for successful operation in North-West

Tinubu commends military for successful operation in North-West

Abdullateef Fowewe

President Bola Tinubu has expressed relief and satisfaction, following a series of successful military operations aimed at neutralising security threats in North-Western Nigeria.

The military, under Operation Hadarin Daji, eliminated notorious bandit leader Halilu Sububu, who had been terrorising citizens in Zamfara, Sokoto, and the northwest, and rescued kidnapped civilians.

This was disclosed in a statement by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga on Saturday.

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.

The statement reads, “President Bola Tinubu receives with relief the news of the strings of successful operations against security threats in the north-west by troops of the Nigerian military.

“He says 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 successful operations follow the President’s directive to the service chiefs to relocate to the zone until normalcy is restored.

“President Tinubu commends the military high command, the intelligence agencies, and the troops for their valiant efforts, synergy, and dedication, which has resulted in the recent laudable outcomes. The President also commends the entire security apparatus for improved security in the nation and encourages them to sustain their efforts until immediate and latent threats are permanently removed.”

The President reassures the security agencies of his continued support in achieving the priority objective of keeping the nation safe and secure.