Insecurity: "Bandits Are Feeling the Heat," Army Declares Amid Worsening Attacks and Killings
- Army said bandits were feeling the heat of intensified operations across the North-West
- Major General Idris reported that coordinated offensives had restricted the movement and freedom of criminal groups
- Troops were urged to maintain pressure as commanders received briefings on efforts to rescue the abducted schoolgirls
FCT, Abuja - The Nigerian Army has insisted that bandits “are feeling the heat” of intensified military operations across the North-West, despite mounting public anxiety over worsening attacks and mass abductions.
Major General Warrah Idris, the Theatre Commander of the Joint Task Force North West (JTF NW) under Operation FANSAN Yamma (OPFY), gave the assurance during an on-the-spot assessment of the scene of the recent abduction of schoolgirls in Niger state.
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Bandits feeling increased military pressure
Major General Idris said that recent coordinated offensives had denied criminal groups the freedom they once enjoyed.
“The bandits are clearly feeling the heat of our operations and will find no safe haven,” he declared.
He added that troops had intensified efforts to track down those responsible for the abduction of pupils from St Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger state.
Commanders receive field briefings
During the visit, Idris was briefed by the General Officer Commanding 2 Division and Commander Sector 3 OPFY, Major General C. R. Nnebiefe, Vanguard reported.
The briefing covered ongoing joint operations involving other security agencies and steps taken to ensure the safe return of the abducted pupils.
A statement issued by Captain David Adewusi, the Media Information Officer of OPFY, further emphasised the Theatre’s resolve to sustain pressure on the armed groups.
Troops urged to sustain unyielding pressure
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The Theatre Army Commander charged troops not to relent in pursuing the perpetrators and ensuring that every kidnapped child is found and reunited with their family.
“Remain vigilant and relentless. We will not allow these criminals any respite until the pupils are safely recovered,” he said.
Idris also reassured soldiers that the necessary resources, logistics and operational support would be provided to guarantee the success of the mission.
While reeling out a different submission, a security analyst, Biodun Paul, while speaking with Legit.ng on Monday, December 1, said:
"Tinubu doesn’t have it in him to solve the insecurity Nigeria is facing, because he views everything from a lens of politics. Hence, he appoints folks to security positions based on political calculations, not expertise.”
Tinubu holds meeting with ex-CDS Musa
Previously, Legit.ng reported that President Bola Tinubu has reportedly hosted the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, at the presidential villa in Abuja on Thursday, December 1.
General Musa reportedly arrived at the State House around 7 p.m. and was led to the office of the president immediately. The reason for the meeting was yet to be disclosed as of the time of writing this report.
However, this would be the first time that the president will be meeting with the former CDA, who was sacked from his position on October 24, 2025. It is also happening at the spike in insecurity in the country, particularly in the northern part of the region.
Source: Legit.ng
