The DHQ claimed the beheading of a teacher and kidnapping of pupils were “an isolated criminal act and does not reflect the existence of any entrenched terrorist structure”.
Army authorities reaffirmed commitment to sustaining ongoing operations to rid the country of criminals and enhance national security.
He said the operations targeted terrorists’ enclaves, logistics hubs and fortified hideouts.
The Malian military said on Saturday that fighting is still ongoing
“Troops sprang the ambush and neutralised two of the armed bandits, while others fled the scene,” the army said.
The cleric added that the coming week would be marked by “testimonies of vengeance” for the nation.
The lawmaker claimed the U.S. government knows those behind terrorist activities in Nigeria and has the power to hold them accountable.
A civil society organisation has said that administrative and financial autonomy for local councils is a critical, non-kinetic strategy to combat insecurity and foster development.
According to a daily operational report on Wednesday, the military said the suspects were intercepted while travelling towards the location to deliver goods to the terrorists.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya has called on Nigerians to support efforts to fight bandits and terrorists across the country.
