CDS Attributes Recent Operational Gains Against Terrorists to Sustained Collaboration with Police, Other Security Agencies
Linus Aleke in Abuja The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has attributed recent operational gains by troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria against terrorists and other
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, has credited the recent operational successes by Nigerian Armed Forces against terrorists and extremist groups to the consistent collaboration between the military and other security agencies such as the Nigeria Police, Department of State Services, and local security groups. These joint efforts have led to tangible results in combating terrorism, kidnappings, and secessionist agitation.
Oluyede also commended the troops for their relentless efforts in neutralizing terrorists, rescuing kidnapped citizens, surrendering terrorist fighters and their families, and dismantling criminal and secessionist networks. This lauded the military's collaborative approach, emphasizing the importance of the media's professional and balanced coverage of military operations.
The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) conducted operations from August 31 to September 3, 2026, achieving significant victories in the ongoing fight against terrorism, kidnappings, and secessionist activities across all regions of Nigeria. Additionally, the AFN intensified intelligence operations targeting terrorist collaborators, spies, and logistics suppliers, apprehending seven spies and profiling several surrendered extremists and their families.
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