The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, says it is on record that Nigeria recorded its highest rating in the fight against terrorism in 2022 since 2011 till date.
Mr Yahaya said this at the opening of the Chief of Army Staff First Quarter Conference 2023 on Monday in Abuja.
“In the past 11 years, from 2011 to date, Nigeria recorded its highest rating against terrorism last year, 2022,” he said.
He said the efforts in Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) in synergy with the sister services and other security agencies had significantly curtailed terrorism and insurgency that bedevilled the North-Eastern part of the country.
He said the continuous injection of trained troops and special equipment through Operations Lake Sanity and Desert Sanity to complement efforts by OPHK had been rewarding.
According to Mr Yahaya, the insurgents and terrorists no longer have freedom of action.
He added that it had, amongst other benefits, resulted in massive surrender by the adversaries.
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