𝐆𝐨𝐯 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐢 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞

Beatrice Gondyi, Bauchi

The Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed, has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Office of the National Security Adviser for their prompt intervention in addressing insecurity in the state, following a successful military operation that led to the destruction of bandits’ camps in Dajin Madam forest, Alkaleri Local Government Area.

The governor gave the commendation during a press briefing after a closed-door meeting with security commanders and traditional rulers from affected communities.

He revealed that the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies, carried out coordinated ground and aerial operations across forest routes linking Bauchi with Plateau and Taraba states, leading to the overrunning of several criminal hideouts.

According to him, the offensive resulted in the destruction of bandits’ logistics and the neutralization of many suspects, while others fled due to sustained military pressure. He added that motorcycles used by the criminals were also destroyed, severely limiting their movement and operational capacity.

Governor Mohammed noted that security forces have since taken control of the affected forest areas to prevent the return of fleeing bandits and ensure sustained stability.

He further announced enhanced security strategies, including biometric registration of residents in vulnerable communities, improved intelligence gathering, and stricter monitoring of public spaces such as markets and motor parks.

The state government, he said, is working with the National Identity Management Commission and other federal agencies to properly document residents in high-risk areas as part of efforts to strengthen security.

“We are determined to ensure that criminal elements have no space to regroup or threaten our communities again,” the governor said.

He urged residents to support ongoing security operations by remaining vigilant and cooperating with security agencies, adding that the government is deepening collaboration with traditional rulers and federal authorities to sustain peace across Bauchi State.