FATALITY! Popular Minister Drops BOMBSHELL After Nigerian Military Wipes Out Boderi & His Gang Of Terrorists In Epic Operation
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr.
Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has expressed his appreciation for the Nigerian Military’ s successful operation that led to the neutralization of Boderi and his accomplices in Kaduna State over the weekend.
In a press release issued by Barr. Henshaw Ogubike, the Director of Information and Public Relations Ministry of Defence, the Minister conveyed his elation and praised the Military’s decisive action. He emphasized the commitment of the Government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR to ensuring adequate security across all regions of the country.
Matawalle lauded the bravery and professionalism demonstrated by the Nigerian Military personnel involved in the operation. He stressed the importance of sustaining such efforts to eradicate insecurity from the nation entirely. The Minister emphasized the need for continuous vigilance and proactive measures to maintain peace and security nationwide.
The statement reiterated Matawalle’s acknowledgment of the commendable role played by the Nigerian Military in confronting and defeating threats to national security. It underscored the Government’s determination to work tirelessly to safeguard the lives and property of all citizens, in line with its mandate to provide a safe and secure environment for sustainable development..
The Minister’s commendation serves as a testament to the dedication and effectiveness of the Nigerian Military in combating insurgency and other forms. of criminality. It reflects the collective commitment of the government and security agencies to tackle the root causes of insecurity and promote peace and stability throughout the country.
“He charged other state actors to cooperate with the Federal Government in the fight against insurgency and terrorism. He reiterated Federal Government’s unflinching support and readiness to sustain cooperation towards eradicating terrorism in Nigeria,
Matawalle said. He said: It could be recalled that Boderi
and his cohorts has been terrorising Kaduna and it’s environs for a very long time before his fall to Nigerian Military. Boderi, as he was simply known, had for nearly a decade propagated a reign of fear, death and destruction in Kaduna State and neighboring Niger State.
He stated further. According to the Minister, a major breakthrough has been recorded in Nigeria’s fight against banditry and terrorism by his fall. He said that the notorious bandit, insurgent and ruthless killer, Boderi Isyaku, was neutralized in a gun duel alongside some of his fighters, by troops of the Nigerian
Military, around Bada/Riyawa general
areas of Chikun and Igabi LGAS.
He added: Also speaking on the efforts of the Nigerian troops in general, the Minister commended their efforts in the elimination of 286 terrorists and the arrest of of 244 of them, 73 crude oil smugglers were also apprehended and 122 kidnapped victims were rescued as at 22nd February, 2024.
“Similarly, the Minister pointed out that
several air interdictions were carried out
on terrorist hideouts and which were all
destroyed. Dr. Matawalle enjoined Nigerians to support the Armed forces saying that Federal Government was doing everything possible within its reach to fight insecurity and restore the
hope of Nigerians,” he said.
Army Confirms The Clamp Down On
Boderi And His Cohort Previously, Army Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, in his statement on Thursday, announced that the bandit leader Boderi, responsible for numerous high-profile kidnappings, including the abduction of the Yauri school girls, the attacks on Greenfield University, and the Nigerian Defence Academy, was killed. The incident occurred alongside another kingpin named Bodejo, in an ambush, along with eight other insurgents during separate operations.
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