The Commander of the 21 Special Armour Brigade, Bama, Brig. Ge. Tosin Ayoola, on Thursday said that more than 2,000 communities have been resettled in the Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.

The commander made this known during a field visit by journalists to assess the security and humanitarian situation in the area.

Mr Ayoola said the development marks a significant milestone in stabilisation efforts across the North-East, noting that areas once under the control or influence of insurgents were gradually returning to normal life as displaced residents move back to their ancestral homes.

According to him, the resettlement process was made possible through coordinated kinetic and non-kinetic operations, including clearance of terrorist enclaves, sustained patrols, and community engagement initiatives designed to restore confidence among the population.

“The gradual return of peace has enabled the resettlement of over 2,000 communities within the Bama axis. Families are returning, farmlands are being cultivated again, and social and economic activities are steadily resuming,” the commander said.

Mr Ayoola stated that the troops maintained a strong presence across major routes and vulnerable settlements to prevent any resurgence of insecurity, while also supporting humanitarian and reconstruction efforts in liberated communities.

He added that the military, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, had facilitated the relocation of displaced persons from camps back to their original communities in phases, ensuring that basic security conditions are sustained.

The commander further assured that Operation Hadin Kai would continue to consolidate on the gains recorded, stressing that ongoing clearance operations and stabilisation efforts remain critical to ensuring long-term peace and preventing the return of insurgent elements to cleared areas.

Mr Ayoola commended the resilience of returning residents and urged them to continue cooperating with security agencies by providing timely information that would support ongoing operations and safeguard the fragile peace in the region. 

(NAN)