The Nigerian military has taken over security operations in Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State following persistent bandit attacks on communities in the area.
The army declared that there would be no safe haven for criminal elements, vowing to restore peace and stability across the troubled local government.
The development comes after Governor Bala Mohammed appealed to the Federal Government for urgent intervention following renewed invasions of communities in Alkaleri LGA by armed bandits.
On Tuesday, the Governor received the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Eyitayo Foluso Oyinlola, at the Government House in Bauchi.
The GOC explained that his visit was in compliance with directives from the Nigerian Armed Forces Chief of Defence Staff to assume direct supervision of military operations in Alkaleri following recent security breaches.
He informed the governor that additional troops had been deployed to Bauchi State with the aim of restoring lasting peace in the affected communities.
Major General Oyinlola assured that the military would adopt proactive and coordinated strategies to flush out criminal elements and prevent further attacks. He disclosed that both kinetic and non-kinetic approaches were already being implemented to restore normalcy.
According to him, troops have intensified clearance operations, strengthened surveillance across identified flashpoints, and enhanced collaboration with other security agencies to forestall further incursions.
He added that intelligence-driven operations are ongoing to dismantle criminal hideouts and disrupt the movements of armed groups within the region. Additional logistics and manpower have also been mobilised to ensure a sustained security presence in Alkaleri and surrounding communities.
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