President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed relief after receiving news of the strings of successful operations against security threats in the North-west by troops of the Nigerian Army.
He praised the military for their efforts which have seen the death of many terrorists including notorious gang leaders, Halilu Sububu and Sani Wala Burki, within 48 hours.
Residents of Sokoto and environs celebrated the killing of a notorious bandits’ kingpin, Kachallah Halilu Buzu, by the troops of the Nigerian Army, Halilu 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.
According to a release issued Saturday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the successful operations followed the president’s directive to the service chiefs to relocate to the zone until normalcy is restored.
President Tinubu said the success of the operations gives further assurance that Nigeria’s security operatives are up to the task of ensuring the peace and security of the nation.
The president commended the military high command, the intelligence agencies, the troops and the entire security apparatus for their valiant efforts, synergy and dedication, which have resulted in the recent laudable outcomes.
