The Community Safety Vanguard, a leading civil society organisation dedicated to peace, security, and good governance in Nigeria, strongly commends the gallant men and women of Nigeria’s security agencies and the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, for the massive and highly successful military operations conducted across the country in the month of May 2026.
We salute the professionalism, bravery, and strategic brilliance displayed by our troops in joint land, air, and maritime operations that resulted in the elimination of 317 terrorists and criminals, the rescue of 221 kidnapped victims, the arrest of 314 suspects, and the recovery of 93 assorted weapons.
The operations also led to the surrender of 18 terrorists, the destruction of three illegal refining sites, and the recovery of 21,910 litres of stolen petroleum products.
This resounding success, as disclosed by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, clearly demonstrates the renewed vigour and effectiveness of Nigeria’s security architecture under the current administration.
From the North-East, where Operation Hadin Kai neutralised 73 insurgents and rescued 112 civilians, to the North-West under Operation Fansan Yamma that eliminated 24 terrorists and rescued 22 kidnap victims; from the North-Central operations that dismantled illegal arms manufacturing facilities in Plateau State, to the South-South’s fierce battle against oil theft and the South-East’s sustained pressure on criminal and secessionist elements — our security forces have sent an unmistakable message: _Nigeria will no longer be a safe haven for terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, and economic saboteurs._
We particularly commend Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser, as the architect and driving force behind this intelligence-driven synergy among security agencies. His leadership has injected fresh energy, coordination, and strategic direction into the nation’s security apparatus.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu deserves commendation for the confidence reposed in Mallam Ribadu, a decision that is clearly yielding positive results in the fight against insecurity.
However, while we celebrate these victories, we urge Mallam Nuhu Ribadu and all security agencies not to rest on their oars. The gains of May must serve as fuel for even more aggressive, sustained, and total warfare against these enemies of the state. We call for the complete obliteration of all terrorist networks and the total severance of their supply chains, which remain their lifeline. Half measures will no longer suffice.
We acknowledge with deep concern the recent kidnapping of school children and teachers in Oyo State. We strongly condemn this dastardly and barbaric act in its entirety. We demand the immediate and unconditional rescue of all the abducted school children and teachers. *They must be returned to their families safe, unharmed, and in one piece.
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We commend President Tinubu and the Office of the National Security Adviser for the timely recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State. This proactive step is a welcome development. We call on all security agencies to intensify efforts and ensure that these innocent children and their teachers are rescued without further delay.
The Community Safety Vanguard calls for decisive, ruthless, and uncompromising action against kidnapping and banditry in all parts of the country. Enough is enough. The blood of innocent Nigerians must no longer be used to enrich criminals.
As we continue to support the efforts of our security forces, we call on all Nigerians, irrespective of tribe, religion, or political affiliation to rally behind the military, police, and other security agencies in this renewed fight to eliminate terrorism and restore lasting peace and security across our beloved nation. Intelligence sharing, vigilance, and patriotic support from citizens are critical to total victory.
Signed:
Comrade Abbas Johnson
National Coordinator
Community Safety Vanguard
