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Nigerian Defence Chief Commends Troops for Commitment, Resilience

From ThisDay · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Nigeria's Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, commended troops for their commitment and resilience in defending the nation.
  • He highlighted the successful collaboration between security agencies and stakeholders in combating terrorism and kidnapping.
  • Troops have apprehended several terrorist logistics suppliers and rescued a kidnapped victim in Borno State, with more surrenders reported.

Nigeria's Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, has lauded the nation's troops for their unwavering dedication and resilience in ongoing operations. He specifically praised the effective collaboration between the Armed Forces, other security agencies, local groups, and stakeholders, which has yielded positive results against terrorism, kidnapping, and other criminal activities.

The synergy had continued to produce positive results in the ongoing campaign against terrorism, kidnapping and other forms of criminality.

— Major General Michael OnojaDirector of Defence Media Operations, quoting the Chief of Defence Staff on the effectiveness of inter-agency collaboration.

General Oluyede, in a statement released by Director of Defence Media Operations Major General Michael Onoja, assured Nigerians of the military's commitment to restoring peace and stability. He also acknowledged the media's professional and balanced reporting, encouraging the public to continue providing crucial information to security forces.

The military operations have seen significant successes. Troops from the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai, apprehended two suspected terrorist logistics suppliers in Borno State, seizing foodstuffs destined for terrorists. Another supplier was arrested in Magumeri LGA. Additionally, an 18-year-old victim, Miss Blessing Tuggur, abducted in November 2025, was rescued and reunited with her family after receiving medical attention. A suspect attempting to procure firearms was arrested in Bauchi State, and a suspected terrorist informant was apprehended in Adamawa State.

The victim was subsequently reunited with her family after receiving medical attention.

— Major General Michael OnojaDirector of Defence Media Operations, detailing the rescue of an abducted teenager.

Further successes include the surrender of several family members of suspected terrorists in Borno State, with a group of 20 individuals also surrendering to troops in Konduga LGA. These developments underscore the ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist networks and restore security across the affected regions.

Additionally, a group of 20 persons surrendered to troops at Kwuari in Konduga LGA of Borno State.

— Major General Michael OnojaDirector of Defence Media Operations, reporting on surrenders of individuals linked to terrorist groups.
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Originally published by ThisDay in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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