Tuesday August 5, 2025
By TheNewsDESK |
The Federal Government, yesterday, disclosed that it recorded significant results in the recent onslaught on criminals and bandits across the country, The GUARDIAN reported.
It made this known while unveiling some achievements recorded in its nationwide security and anti-corruption efforts, including the recovery of over N21 billion, neutralisation of 78 terrorists, and the prevention of losses exceeding N319 billion in fire-related disasters.
The revelations were made at the August edition of the Monthly Joint Security Press Briefing, held at the National Orientation Agency (NOA) Headquarters in Abuja. The Director General, NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, briefed the media in Abuja.
He said the government, under its programme themed “Disrupting Criminal Networks and Securing Communities,” has made a series of arrests, dismantling trafficking rings and rescuing kidnap victims.
Given the breakdown of recent security operations, he said the Nigeria Police Force conducted 326 operations, resulting in the arrest of 2,109 suspects and the rescue of 175 kidnap victims.
These operations targeted armed robbers, kidnappers, and cult groups across several states. He also noted that joint security efforts led to the neutralisation of 78 suspected terrorists, while six major arms trafficking networks were uncovered and dismantled.
On the part of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Issa-Onilu said the agency carried out 1,572 raids, seized over 2.9 million kilograms of illicit drugs, including cannabis, cocaine, and synthetic substances.
“Several drug trafficking suspects are currently under investigation or facing prosecution,” he said. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), he noted, resolved 720 community conflicts, helping to defuse local tensions and maintain peace in various communities. Nigerian cuisine recipesAbuja Formula 1 Grand Prix tickets
On the part of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the DG said it reported 2,838 road crash-related deaths during the period, attributing most of the fatalities to reckless driving and poor road conditions.
Issa-Onilu said the result of the security and paramilitary agencies reflected a shift toward more tactical and intelligence-led operations. He said the administration was working to build a more responsive and coordinated security system.
“We are aligning our security approach with intelligence gathering, rapid response, and joint task force coordination. These outcomes are evidence that this approach is making a difference,” he added.
On the humanitarian front, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) provided relief to 42 rescued Boko Haram captives and supported flood victims across 15 states.
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) engaged over 209,000 citizens through 352 anti-corruption events, while NOA countered misinformation with 87 government press advisories.
