Following persistent bandit attacks, the Nigerian military has reportedly taken over security operations in Alkaleri Local Government Area of the state.
The army declared that there would be no safe haven for criminal elements in the area.
Salient Times recalls that the state governor, Bala Mohammed, had appealed to the Federal Government for urgent intervention following the invasion 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 said his visit was in compliance with directives from the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) to assume direct supervision of military operations in Alkaleri LGA following recent security breaches.
He informed the governor that the deployment of additional troops to Bauchi was aimed at restoring lasting peace in the affected communities.
The GOC 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 deployed 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.
