By Our Correspondent
National News – The Nigerian Armed Forces will undergo an operational overhaul in the North-West and North-East after renewed terrorist assaults on military bases, according to Defence Minister Christopher Musa.
The directive followed a strategic security meeting with service chiefs in Abuja aimed at reviewing counter-insurgency operations and strengthening troop response to recent attacks.
Musa assured Nigerians that the military remains committed to restoring peace despite casualties recorded during confrontations with terrorists and armed bandits.
He said security forces were intensifying operations, targeting insurgent commanders and destroying their assets across conflict-prone areas.
According to the defence minister, misinformation circulating on social media could undermine the morale of troops on the front lines.
He urged citizens to rely on verified information and support security agencies by reporting suspicious activities.
“The armed forces are working tirelessly to secure the country. Although we have recorded losses, the terrorists and bandits are suffering even greater setbacks,” Musa stated.
He also warned individuals providing logistics, intelligence or other assistance to insurgents that they would be treated as accomplices and face severe consequences under the law.
Recent attacks in northern Nigeria have resulted in significant casualties among soldiers.
In one incident in Katsina State, Captain Paul Hassan and two other soldiers were reportedly killed during an assault by armed fighters.
Another deadly attack occurred in Borno State, where insurgents linked to Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province launched coordinated assaults on military formations in Ngoshe and Pulka.
Reports indicated that at least 14 soldiers died during the attack, which involved heavy weapons, rocket-propelled grenades and drones.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian Senate has honoured soldiers who lost their lives defending a military base in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State.
Lawmakers observed a minute of silence for the fallen troops and commended the bravery of soldiers serving under Operation Hadin Kai.
During plenary, Senator Tahir Monguno revealed that insurgents attacked the Kukawa military formation in a fierce battle that lasted nearly 24 hours, killing Lieutenant Colonel Umar Faru and several other soldiers.
The Senate called for stronger intelligence gathering, enhanced surveillance and improved logistics support to strengthen counter-insurgency operations and curb the resurgence of terrorist attacks in the region.
