The Digest:
Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga has listed recent successes by the Nigerian military against criminals nationwide, including the rescue of 13 kidnapped passengers in Benue, arrests of ethnic militiamen in Plateau, and neutralisation of terrorists in Borno. In an article shared with PREMIUM TIMES, Onanuga said the list was intended to counter perceptions that "downplay and discount the heroic exploits" of the armed forces. He called for appreciation and commendation, not condemnation.
Key Points:
- Troops rescued 13 Benue kidnapping victims on Sunday, April 19.
- Nine ethnic militiamen were arrested in Plateau with weapons recovered.
- Two terrorists were neutralised in Borno as troops foiled an attack.
- A kidnap attempt was foiled in Edo, with five suspects arrested.
- Onanuga urged Nigerians to appreciate military sacrifices despite ongoing challenges.
The presidency maintains that the military is making significant gains across multiple theatres of operation.
Sources: Premium Times, Vanguard
