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The Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has praised the Nigerian Armed Forces for what he described as significant operational improvements in the fight against insurgency, banditry, kidnapping, and other security threats across the country.
Agbese said the military was currently operating at peak capacity under the leadership of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede, who recently completed his first year in office.
In a statement assessing Oluyede’s performance, the lawmaker attributed the reported progress to improved coordination among the Army, Navy, and Air Force, alongside stronger intelligence gathering and joint military operations.
According to him, since Oluyede assumed office on October 30, 2025, the military has recorded operational gains across the Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, and Niger Delta.
He particularly highlighted operations around Buni Yadi in Yobe State and Bitta in Borno State, where troops under Operation Hadin Kai reportedly neutralized more than 50 terrorists and recovered significant quantities of arms and ammunition.
Agbese also pointed to the rescue of abducted civilians and the recovery of sophisticated weapons as evidence of the military’s renewed operational effectiveness.
“The level of synergy, jointness, and cooperation among the Army, Navy, and Air Force under Gen. Oluyede’s command is yielding clear results on the battlefield.
“One year into his tenure as CDS, the gallant troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces are performing at their absolute peak, and the entire country is benefiting from this renewed vigor and coordination,” he said.
Beyond battlefield operations, the lawmaker argued that improved security was beginning to create opportunities for economic recovery, particularly in communities previously affected by violence.
He noted that some displaced residents had started returning to their homes, while farmers were resuming agricultural activities in previously troubled areas. He also highlighted improved maritime security as an important factor in protecting economic activities and government revenue.
Agbese further identified personnel welfare, sustained military pressure on criminal groups, and cooperation among the different services as important elements of the current strategy.
However, despite the optimism expressed by the lawmaker, Nigeria’s security challenges remain significant. Persistent attacks, kidnappings, and displacement in several parts of the country continue to raise concerns about the durability of military gains and the safety of vulnerable communities.
The bigger test for the military leadership will therefore be translating operational successes into lasting security, allowing residents to return home permanently, farmers to work without fear, and businesses to operate without disruption.
Agbese urged Nigerians and other stakeholders to support the Armed Forces, stressing that public cooperation and timely intelligence remain essential to sustaining progress in the fight against insecurity.
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