President Bola Tinubu has urged the military to proactively take the war against insurgency to the camps of bandits and terrorists.
He gave the charge following the recent attacks on the military base in Damboa, Borno State where some soldiers lost their lives.
Tinubu particularly emphasised that the fight should be focused in the Northwest, where these criminals continue to threaten the lives and homes of innocent villagers.
He expressed his profound sympathy to the military authorities following the loss of six brave soldiers during a dawn terrorist attack on January 4, 2025.
His condolence message was contained in a statement on Thursday, by Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, where the President sympathised with the families of the fallen soldiers, whose sacrifice in defending our nation will forever be honoured and remembered.
In the wake of this tragic event, he called for a thorough investigation to uncover the circumstances that led to the unfortunate incident and ensure that it serves as a valuable lesson to prevent similar occurrences.
His words, “I must commend the armed forces for their swift and decisive response, particularly the air component, in launching effective retaliatory strikes.
“The targeted air raids resulted in the significant neutralisation of numerous terrorists and the destruction of their assets as they attempted to flee.