Tinubu hails military’s successful elimination of notorious bandit

President Bola Tinubu yesterday acknowledged the success of the ongoing military operations against banditry in the North West.

He hailed the military for their efforts which have claimed the lives of many terrorists including notorious gang leaders Halilu Sububu and Sani Wala Burki within 48 hours.

News of the elimination of Sububu has sparked jubilation in Sokoto State where the deceased used to unleash terror at will.

Tinubu expressed relief and assurance that the security operatives are capable of ensuring peace and security in the nation.

The President,in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, praised the military high command, intelligence agencies, and troops for their valiant efforts, synergy, and dedication.

The operations have also led to the freeing of 13 kidnapped students in Kaduna.

He had directed the service chiefs to relocate to the zone until normalcy is restored.

President Tinubu commended the entire security apparatus for the improved security in the nation and urged them to sustain their efforts until all threats are permanently removed.

He reassured the security agencies of his continued support in achieving the priority objective of keeping the nation safe and secure.

“President Bola Tinubu receives with relief the news of the strings of successful operations against security threats in the north-west by troops of the Nigerian military,” Onanuga said.

“He says the success of the operations gives further assurance that our security operatives are up to the task of ensuring the peace and security of the nation.

Sububu,a Nigerien met his Waterloo on Thursday just 24 hours after posting a video in which he asked his fellow wanted terrorists Bello Turji, Dankarami, Dogo Gide and others to stop killing poor people and focus their fight against the military.

The Deputy Director Information and Public Relations Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Headquarters, Group Captain Kabiru Ali, said Sububu was killed at Mayanchi village in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State during on- going effort by NAF and ground forces to “exploit intelligence and secure the area” following contact with the adversaries.

The other bandit, Sani Wala Burki, was killed on Friday in a coordinated operation in Katsina State.

His ‘territory’ covered Safana and Batsari Local Government Areas of Katsina State where he had instilled fear in the residents.

However, his end came when security personnel in a collaborative effort with local vigilante men and the state Community Watch Corps (CWC) confronted him and his gang in a gun duel in Safana.

The bandits had launched an assault on innocent residents but the security personnel and the others organized a collective defense and succeeded in overpowering the invaders.