PRESIDENT DIRECTS ARMED FORCES TO REVIEW COUNTER-INSURGENCY OPERATIONS

September 8, 2025
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President Bola Tinubu has directed the Armed Forces to immediately review their counter-insurgency operations following the latest deadly attack by terrorists in Borno State that left scores dead and several communities devastated.

The President, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity on Monday, condemned the assault, describing it as a “cowardly act of desperation” by remnants of insurgent groups seeking to destabilize the North-East.

Tinubu charged the military high command to reassess existing strategies, plug operational gaps, and intensify both land and aerial surveillance to ensure that such incidents are not repeated.

“The safety and security of Nigerians remain my administration’s foremost priority. I have directed the armed forces and security agencies to urgently review ongoing operations in the North-East and adopt fresh measures to neutralize threats before they escalate,” the President said.

He assured the people of Borno and other frontline states that the federal government remains resolute in its determination to bring an end to insurgency and restore lasting peace in the region.

Military sources disclosed that the review would cover deployment patterns, intelligence gathering, and coordination between the armed services and local security outfits.

Meanwhile, Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, commended the federal government’s swift response, urging security agencies to increase protection for vulnerable communities, particularly farmers returning to their fields after years of displacement.

Security experts note that while the insurgents have been significantly weakened, isolated attacks continue to pose threats to rural communities, underscoring the need for adaptive strategies and better intelligence-driven operations.

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