Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru, has credited the Nigerian Armed Forces’ kinetic and non-kinetic strategies for recent victories against terrorists and bandits.
He made this statement during a courtesy visit from the Chairman of Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON) and Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Director General, Mr Salihu Dembos on Tuesday in Abuja.
Badaru praised the synergy between the Armed Forces and security agencies, highlighting significant progress in the fight against insurgency.
He thanked the media for their role in informing the public and shaping national discourse on security.
“Insurgents are being neutralised, and high-profile bandits arrested, restoring confidence across affected regions,” Badaru said.
He noted security breaches have decreased due to enhanced military operations. The minister expressed readiness to collaborate with BON on training and capacity building for broadcast media, recognising the media’s importance in promoting national security.
Earlier Dembos represented by Chief Tony Akiotu, Vice Chairman, BON, lauded the efforts of the minister on victories recorded in the fight against insecurity in the country.
Dembos commended the minister’s efforts, attributing the defeat of insurgents and bandits to the Armed Forces’ kinetic and non-kinetic strategies.
“As Nigeria’s premier media organisation, with over 500 licensed television and radio stations across 36 states and Abuja, we’ve observed the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s consistent successes against insecurity.
“This achievement is largely due to the continuous arrest of high-profile bandits over the past year, made possible by the Ministry of Defence and security agencies’ effective deployment of kinetic and non-kinetic strategies to combat insurgency. This is truly commendable,” he stated.
He further expressed the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria’s (BON) appreciation for the Armed Forces’ immense sacrifices in ensuring the safety and peace of all Nigerians.