Countdown To Freedom! Military Commander Vows Success As Operation To Save Abducted Oyo Pupils Intensifies!.

Rescue Operation in Oyo State: During a media session in Port Harcourt on Saturday, Lt.-Gen. Shaibu confirmed that the military is making “tremendous progress” in the operation to rescue 39 pupils and seven teachers kidnapped from three schools in the Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State on May 15. The army chief expressed confidence that the victims will be safely reunited with their families soon.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• National Security Efforts: The Nigerian Army is actively working across all six geopolitical zones to combat security threats.

  • North-East: Operation Hadin Kai has neutralized more than 1,872 insurgents, including a high-profile Islamic State commander, Abu Bilal al-Minuki, in a joint effort with U.S. partners. Additionally, security improvements have allowed for the closure of the Internally Displaced Persons camp in Bama, Borno State.

  • North-West: Operation Fansan Yamma continues to weaken bandit groups by neutralizing criminals and recovering weaponry.

  • North-Central: Operations Enduring Peace, Whirl Stroke, and the new Operation Savannah Shield have strengthened security in Plateau, Benue, Nasarawa, Kwara, Niger, and parts of Kogi states.

  • South-East and South-South: Security in the South-East has notably improved, while the South-South region has seen a rise in oil output due to successful efforts against oil theft, illegal bunkering, and pipeline vandalism.

• Expanding Military Manpower: To address emerging threats, President Bola Tinubu has authorized the strengthening of military personnel. This includes the establishment of a third army depot in Amasiri-Edda, Ebonyi State, joining existing facilities in Zaria and Osogbo. These depots are working toward a goal of recruiting and training 28,000 soldiers, with 14,000 having already graduated from the program.

• Training Updates: The Army has updated its training curriculum to place a greater emphasis on counter-terrorism, counter-insurgency, and marksmanship.