Nigerian Military and Allies Dismantle Terrorist Groups, Says Defence Chief
In a recent briefing, Lt. Gen. Emmanuel Undiandeye, the Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI), reported that the Nigerian Armed Forces, alongside international allies such as the United States, United Kingdom, and France, have made significant strides in combating terrorism. He stated that sustained military operations have effectively degraded the leadership and operational capabilities of groups like ISIS and Boko Haram.
Undiandeye noted that the armed forces have successfully targeted and neutralized key figures within these terrorist organizations, dismantling their logistics and support networks. He remarked, "Our forces have assaulted, decimated and decapitated them to the extent that their logistics chains, arms and ammunition couriers, as well as other support networks, have been largely dismantled."
The Defence Intelligence Chief asserted that the security landscape in Nigeria has improved significantly, attributing this progress to enhanced operational capabilities, intelligence gathering, and technological advancements in collaboration with allied nations. He stated, "Nigeria is secure. The security challenges confronting our nation have largely been contained by the Armed Forces through improved operational capabilities, intelligence and technology, working in close coordination with our allied partners."
The quarterly operations briefing, held at the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) headquarters in Abuja, aimed to provide foreign defence advisers and attachés with an accurate assessment of Nigeria's security situation, countering what Undiandeye described as misleading narratives circulating on social media.
He emphasized the importance of showcasing the collaboration among Nigeria’s military, intelligence, and security agencies in addressing various threats. "The occasion provides an avenue to highlight the cordial synergy and working relationship among security and intelligence agencies in the joint effort to combat the security challenges facing the country," he added.
Maj. Gen. Ojogbane Adegbe, the Director of Foreign Liaison at the DIA, reiterated the significance of the operations briefing as a platform for updating foreign advisers on security developments in Nigeria and the Sahel region. He noted that it facilitates engagement between accredited defence advisers and various security institutions working with the Armed Forces to ensure the safety of lives and property.
The briefing was attended by representatives from multiple government ministries and security agencies, including the Office of the National Security Adviser, National Intelligence Agency, Department of State Services, and the Nigerian Army, Navy, and Air Force, among others. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Richard Pheelangwa, was also present, represented by the Director of Joint Services, Mrs. Bosede Olaniyi.
