The Federal Government of Nigeria is intensifying security operations across Nigeria’s North Central region to protect civilians in vulnerable communities, following terrorist attacks that claimed the lives of about 75 innocent villagers in Kwara State.
Minister of Information amd National Orientation Mihammed Idris who Made this known in a statement said the renewed offensive, code-named Operation Savannah Shield, entails the deployment of military, police, and national forest guard units to reinforce security assets in the theatre.
The forces are supported by enhanced intelligence capabilities and rapid-response protocols, operating under the expanded security mandate by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu established who declared a state of emergency on national security on 26 November 2026.
The Minister noted that with heightened deployments now underway in at-risk communities, the Govt.is demonstrating commitment to safeguarding Nigerian lives and upholding the fundamental right of all citizens to worship freely. Enhanced security around places of worship, including increased visible presence around churches on Sundays, is also being implemented in close coordination with the local community and faith leaders.
To further strengthen the security architecture, the Nigeria Police Force has executed a large-scale redeployment of officers previously assigned to VIP escort duties nationwide. These personnel have been returned to core community policing functions, delivering measurable improvements in security presence across Kwara, Plateau, Benue, Kogi, Nasarawa, Niger, and the Federal Capital Territory.
The federal government also affirmed that Nigeria’s counter-terrorism operations will remain Nigerian-led and sovereignty-driven and consistent with the nation’s interests.
(Editor: Ebuwa Omo-Osagie)
