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Tinubu hails Military for neutralising Sububu, other dreaded terrorists 

Bola Ahmed Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday applauded the efforts of Nigeria Soldiers for the success recorded over terrorists, ravaging Zamfara, Katsina axis of the North West.

Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, in a statement on Saturday, said the President received ” with relief the news of the strings of successful operations against security threats in the north-west by troops of the Nigerian military”

The dreaded terrorists had laid siege over the entire North West, ravaging the gold-rich Zamfara, while also extending their nefarious activities to agriculture-rich Niger state, where they extort money from farmers.

BusinessDay gathered that the Boko Haram kingpins have also established their cells spreading to as far as Benin Republic, a country bordering Nigeria from the South West.

The President while commending the success of the operations, assured Nigerians that “our security operatives are up to the task of  of ensuring the peace and security of the nation.

Onanuga stated that ” troops of Operation Hadarin Daji, on Thursday, neutralised a wanted bandit leader, Halilu Sububu, who 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.

He recalled that the successful operations follow the President’s directive to the service chiefs to relocate to the zone until normalcy is restored.

President Tinubu commended 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 President also commended 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”.

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