The airstrikes, executed in four strategic areas, were aimed at preventing an imminent attack on ground troops. The military has been engaged in a prolonged battle against various jihadist factions, such as Boko Haram and its splinter group, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), along with a backdrop of rising criminal gang activities and kidnappings.
The latest military statement comes on the heels of increasing concerns voiced by prominent Nigerian figures, including former government officials and civil society members, over what they describe as "war-time levels of slaughter" in Nigeria, despite an official state of peace. Citing a troubling report from Amnesty International, which asserts that over 10,000 lives have been lost since President Bola Tinubu's administration began, these figures are alarming as the group calls for the establishment of a Presidential Task Force tasked with decisively addressing these escalating conflicts.
The Nigerian Army has been proactive, claiming to have eliminated nearly 600 militants within the past eight months alone. Although such claims lack independent verification, the military has signaled its commitment to maintain aerial support for ground troops targeting jihadist strongholds. The United Nations estimates that the conflict has resulted in over 35,000 deaths and displaced two million people, underscoring the severity of the crisis.
Amidst the tumult, the US State Department has approved a sale of $346 million worth of weapons to Nigeria to bolster its efforts against unrest. Recent data compiled by the Institute for Security Studies highlights at least 15 jihadist attacks this year in areas bordering Cameroon and Niger, with jihadists reportedly using modified drones to strike military positions, complicating troop reinforcements.
Furthermore, the military has also targeted "bandits" in north-western Katsina state, rescuing 76 kidnapped victims, including women and children. This operation followed a deadly attack on a village mosque, resulting in the deaths of at least 50 individuals and the abduction of many more. The ongoing violence in Katsina and neighboring Zamfara state paints a dire picture of insecurity, leading to heightened casualties and displacement across the region.
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The latest military statement comes on the heels of increasing concerns voiced by prominent Nigerian figures, including former government officials and civil society members, over what they describe as "war-time levels of slaughter" in Nigeria, despite an official state of peace. Citing a troubling report from Amnesty International, which asserts that over 10,000 lives have been lost since President Bola Tinubu's administration began, these figures are alarming as the group calls for the establishment of a Presidential Task Force tasked with decisively addressing these escalating conflicts.
The Nigerian Army has been proactive, claiming to have eliminated nearly 600 militants within the past eight months alone. Although such claims lack independent verification, the military has signaled its commitment to maintain aerial support for ground troops targeting jihadist strongholds. The United Nations estimates that the conflict has resulted in over 35,000 deaths and displaced two million people, underscoring the severity of the crisis.
Amidst the tumult, the US State Department has approved a sale of $346 million worth of weapons to Nigeria to bolster its efforts against unrest. Recent data compiled by the Institute for Security Studies highlights at least 15 jihadist attacks this year in areas bordering Cameroon and Niger, with jihadists reportedly using modified drones to strike military positions, complicating troop reinforcements.
Furthermore, the military has also targeted "bandits" in north-western Katsina state, rescuing 76 kidnapped victims, including women and children. This operation followed a deadly attack on a village mosque, resulting in the deaths of at least 50 individuals and the abduction of many more. The ongoing violence in Katsina and neighboring Zamfara state paints a dire picture of insecurity, leading to heightened casualties and displacement across the region.
For continuous updates on Nigeria's security situation, follow us on social media platforms.
