JUST IN: Tinubu Reacts To Killing Of Zamfara Bandit Commander, Other Terrorists

President Bola Tinubu has reacted to the Nigerian military operations that led to the killing of bandits and terrorist leaders in the northwest region of the country.

Recall that Nigerian troops neutralised a wanted notorious bandit commander, Kachallah Buzu, also known as Halilu Sububu, in Zamfara State alongside several of his fighters.

The killing of the bandit leader on the night of September 12 has been described as a breakthrough against banditry and terrorism.

Aside from Buzu, 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.

In his reaction to these achievements by the military, Tinubu, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser, Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Saturday, said the news of the onslaughts were “relieving”.

According to him, the success of the operations gives further assurance that the country’s security operatives are up to the task of ensuring the peace and security of the nation.

“President Tinubu commends the military high command, the intelligence agencies, and the troops for their valiant efforts, synergy, and dedication, which have resulted in the recent laudable outcomes,” the statement reads.

“The President also commends the entire security apparatus for the improved security in the nation and enjoins them to sustain their efforts until immediate and latent threats are permanently removed.

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

The presidential aide noted that the “successful operations follow the President’s directive to the service chiefs to relocate to the zone until normalcy is restored.”