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A public affairs analyst and civil society advocate, Ibrahim Mahmood Sani, has called on the Chief of Defense Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, and Nigerian troops to intensify efforts to eliminate bandits, terrorists, and other criminal elements operating in the northern region of the country.
Sani made the appeal in a statement issued on Wednesday, amid rising insecurity in several parts of northern Nigeria.
His remarks follow a recent operational visit to Zamfara State, during which the Chief of Defence Staff directed troops to decisively crush banditry in the region.
Reacting to the development, Sani expressed support for the military’s renewed determination to confront insecurity head-on. He urged all Nigerians to rally behind and encourage the armed forces in the fight against what he described as a common enemy.
He stressed that the persistent killings and atrocities carried out by bandits must no longer be tolerated.
“The Chief of Defence Staff has shown that leadership is not exercised from afar. His presence in Zamfara, his interaction with troops, and his clear directive that Nigeria must be made safe at all costs, send a strong message that the era of hesitation is over,” Sani said.
“The fight against banditry is not a short-term assignment. It requires sustained commitment, and it is encouraging to see that the leadership of the Armed Forces is prioritizing both operational effectiveness and troop welfare,” he added.
Insecurity: Ensure all bandits are eliminated – Sani charges Nigerian troops
