PREMIUM TIMES<\/a>, provides a comprehensive review of Nigeria\u2019s security landscape before Tinubu assumed office, strategic interventions by the current government, regional impacts, and ongoing challenges.<\/p>\nThe NSA identified insurgency, banditry, separatist movements, Niger Delta militancy, and communal violence as major threats that, before May 2023, endangered Nigeria\u2019s unity, stability, and territorial integrity.<\/p>\n
Key Regional Gains:<\/p>\n
North-East (Boko Haram\/ISWAP):<\/p>\n
\u202213,543 insurgents killed<\/p>\n
\u2022124,408 fighters and family members surrendered<\/p>\n
\u2022Over 11,000 weapons and 252,596 rounds of ammunition recovered and destroyed<\/p>\n
North-West (Banditry and Kidnapping):<\/p>\n
\u2022More than 50 bandit kingpins and 70 deputy commanders neutralised<\/p>\n
\u2022Hundreds of foot soldiers eliminated<\/p>\n
\u2022High-profile bandits such as Halilu Sububu, Ali Kawaje (a.k.a. Ali Kachala), Boderi Isyaku, Isuhu Yellow, and Dumuna killed<\/p>\n
\u202235 warlords surrendered under the non-kinetic \u201cKaduna Model\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2022Launch of Operation Safe Corridor North-West to rehabilitate repentant bandits<\/p>\n
\u202211,250 hostages rescued from terrorist camps<\/p>\n
South-South (Niger Delta Militancy and Oil Theft):<\/p>\n
\u20221,978 illegal refineries dismantled<\/p>\n
\u20223,849 dugout pits and 3,773 illegal cooking ovens destroyed<\/p>\n
\u2022Operation Safe Delta launched to enforce regional security<\/p>\n
South-East (Separatist Agitations):<\/p>\n
\u2022Major figures in the Eastern Security Network (ESN), armed wing of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), captured or killed<\/p>\n
\u2022The Monday \u201csit-at-home\u201d order enforced by ESN losing effect<\/p>\n
\u2022Sharp decline in violent attacks targeting security agents and public institutions<\/p>\n
\u2022More than 50 police stations and numerous police posts rebuilt<\/p>\n
Ribadu acknowledged that while notable progress has been made, challenges persist. He called for sustained national commitment and multi-agency collaboration to ensure lasting peace, national security, and the preservation of Nigeria\u2019s democracy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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