Tinubu hails military for improved security in Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has commended Nigeria’s military outfit for their fight against banditry and terrorism which according to him has brought improvement in terms of security in the country.

Tinubu said this in statement by the Presidency, following news on Thursday about the death of wanted bandit leader, Halilu Sububu, who had been unleashing terror on citizens in Zamfara, Sokoto, and other parts of north-western Nigeria.

Sububu was killed by Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji, who 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.

According to the Presidency, Tinubu received with relief the news of the strings of successful operations against security threats in the North-West by troops of the Nigerian military.

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

Also, it noted that the successful operations follow the President’s directive to the service chiefs to relocate to the zone until normalcy is restored.

“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 read.

“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.”

The Presidency added that Tinubu has reassured the security agencies of his continued support in achieving the priority objective of keeping the nation safe and secure.