We’ve Been Winning The Fight Against Banditry, Terrorism Through Intelligence – Army

Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche has come out to explain the reason the military is winning the fight against banditry, terrorism, and other forms of criminality in Nigeria.

He recently revealed this while briefing newsmen on the operations of the Armed Forces of Nigeria between Nov. 5 and Nov. 11 today in Abuja.

According to him, the troops have been able to apprehend several collaborators and informants for the bandits and terrorists via intelligence.

He added that the Military High Command has also done well to keep encouraging the troops and personnel of other security agencies to remain dogged while sustaining the tempo in all the Joint Operations Areas.

His words, “The air raid was executed on Nov. 8, on the heels of credible intelligence reports as well as aerial surveillance missions which led to the identification of a command post as well as a suspected fuel dump, with large number of jerry cans and barrels concealed in makeshift structures within the settlement.

“The attack aircraft, engaged the location, scored accurate hits in the target area resulting in the destruction of the terrorists’ fuel dump.

“Several ISWAP elements were also neutralised as a result of the air strike.”

“Other items intercepted were one bale of used clothes as well as 850 litres of PMS.

“On the whole, the Military High Command encourages the troops and personnel of other security agencies to remain dogged and sustain the tempo in all the Joint Operations Areas.

“The High Command also reassures the general public of its unwavering commitment to securing the country for all human activities to strive.

“Members of the general public are enjoined to continue providing timely information on the activities of criminals in their various localities to the nearest military and other security agencies location for prompt and effective action.”