FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ON WAR AGAINST TERRORISMFEDERAL GOVERNMENT ON WAR AGAINST TERRORISM
The Federal Government says its remains resolute in its commitment to defeating terrorism and banditry in Nigeria saying it will not allow the exploitation of tragic incidents to weaken national resolve or undermine the mission of the Armed Forces.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris in a statement says the government is working with the Borno and Yobe State Governments, as well as NEMA and SEMA, to provide humanitarian support to affected families as a result of the latest military operations against terrorists in the affected States.
He affirmed that the Federal Government has ordered a full and independent investigation into the incidents to review intelligence, targeting, and execution, to address any gaps and ensure accountability where needed.
He said the protection of civilian lives remains a core obligation of the Armed Forces that is committed to greater precision, accountability, and sustained action until lasting peace is achieved.
He further stated that the precision counter terrorism strike on confirmed terrorist targets in the jilli axis,Gubio local government area of Borno State on 11 April 2026, by the Nigerian Air Force, under Operation HADIN KAI was a deliberate, intelligence-led operation, not an indiscriminate attack.
The operation followed sustained intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance that the Jilli axis is operating a terrorists market which the Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum said had been officially closed five years ago due to insurgent control, describing the area as a known hub for terrorist operations.
Civilians are urged to strictly observe security advisories, avoid restricted zones, and cooperate with security agencies.
The Federal Government also called on the media to act with responsibility in reporting security matters insisting that unverified reporting can mislead the public, embolden terrorists, and undermine national efforts.
He highlighted federal government effort against terrorism to include the convictions involving several Boko Haram and ISWAP suspects, included sentences up to life imprisonment,including offenders found guilty of providing material support to insurgents.
The Government extends its deepest condolences to the families of those affected and sympathises with the injured.
