The army stated that criminal elements would find no safe haven in the area.

This move follows an appeal by Governor Bala Mohammed to the Federal Government for urgent intervention after armed bandits invaded communities in Alkaleri LGA.

On Tuesday, the governor received Major General Eyitayo Foluso Oyinlola, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 3rd Division of the Nigerian Army, at the Government House in Bauchi.

The GOC explained that his visit was in line with directives from the Chief of Defence Staff to take direct supervision of military operations in Alkaleri following recent security breaches.

He added that the deployment of additional troops aimed to restore lasting peace to the affected communities.

Assuring the governor of a robust military response, the GOC said proactive and coordinated strategies were being employed to eliminate criminal elements and prevent further attacks. Both kinetic and non-kinetic measures are reportedly in place to restore normalcy.

According to him, troops have intensified clearance operations, strengthened surveillance at key flashpoints, and enhanced collaboration with other security agencies to deter future incursions.

He also noted that intelligence-led operations are ongoing to dismantle criminal hideouts and disrupt the movements of armed groups, with additional logistics and manpower deployed to maintain a sustained security presence in Alkaleri and surrounding communities.

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Additionally, 15 zonal executives—five for each of the state’s three senatorial zones—were also elected.

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State praised party leaders and members for the peaceful and transparent conduct of the congress, while lauding President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies for boosting state revenues and enabling developmental projects in Enugu.

Governor Mbah said, “What we have achieved here demonstrates that we are part of one big family. Enugu State is not only a model of governance but also a model in politics. The merger of parties we achieved is genuine and not just a marriage of convenience.”

He congratulated the new leadership and urged them to continue the work of the Dr. Ben Nwoye-led Caretaker Committee, emphasizing the need to communicate his administration’s reforms and development initiatives to grassroots communities.

Highlighting the impact of President Tinubu’s policies, Mbah said, “The bold initiatives from Mr. President have increased funds for subnational governments. This has made our state transformations possible, including stabilizing the exchange rate, strengthening the naira, and raising foreign reserves to $50 billion for the first time in 13 years.”

On the benefits of APC membership, he added, “Through connecting to the centre, we’ve seen major projects approved, including the concession of Enugu International Airport, the railway extension from Aba, the South East Development Commission, and the high-pressure gas pipeline to unlock Enugu’s energy potential.”

In his acceptance speech, Chukwunweike pledged to work with his team to ensure the re-election of Governor Mbah and President Tinubu. “We will deliver. No governor has completed a tenure successfully in Enugu since 1999, and Governor Mbah will not be an exception, especially with his record and performance,” he stated.

Outgoing Caretaker Committee Chairman, Dr. Ben Nwoye, commended Mbah for uniting former APC and PDP members into one strong party structure. “We chose inclusion over exclusion, dialogue over division, and unity over personal ambition,” he said.

The APC National Deputy Chairman (South), Chief Emma Enukwu, encouraged the new leadership to prove themselves in the upcoming elections, emphasizing that political party leadership is measured by the ability to secure votes and win elections.

The five-member APC panel overseeing the congress, chaired by Hon. Loveth Idisi with Hon. Tobechukwu Okonkwo as secretary, described the exercise as transparent, successful, and credible, praising Mbah for the state’s development and cleanliness.

Other dignitaries present included Speaker of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Hon. Uchenna Ugwu; Senator Osita Ngwu; Hon. Martins Oke; Deputy Governor Barr. Ifeanyi Ossai; Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia; and Chief of Staff Barr. Victor Udeh, among several other current and former political office holders.