“Therefore, we will be highlighting, at this press conference, the recent successes recorded by the Armed forces and other security and intelligence agencies in the fight against terrorists, bandits and other criminals.
“Since the security agencies take the bashing at the slightest occasional security reversals, they also deserve our commendation and support when they live up to their billing, as they are doing presently.”
He continued by adding that since the beginning of this year, the Armed Forces of Nigeria have succeeded in neutralising 158 criminal elements across the country, in addition to scores of other terrorists and armed bandits killed during airstrikes.
Furthermore, he disclosed that about 52 criminal elements were arrested, with scores of arms, ammunition and equipment recovered, while troops also rescued a total of 17 kidnapped victims across the country.