Military now a nightmare to terrorists – Reps deputy spokesperson

The Deputy Spokesperson for the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has praised the Nigerian Armed Forces for moving beyond rhetoric in their fight against terrorism and banditry. In a statement issued on Monday, Agbese highlighted recent military operations as evidence of growing pressure on terrorist networks across the country.

According to figures released by the Defence Headquarters, troops conducted a series of operations in July and August, neutralising 1,487 terrorists, rescuing 777 kidnapped victims, and arresting 354 suspects. The operations also resulted in the recovery of 91 firearms, 1,331 rounds of ammunition, and 44 improvised explosive devices.

Agbese commended the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, and the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, for their strategic and operational leadership in the campaign against terrorism, insurgency, and banditry.

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