Nigerian Government Vows No Safe Haven for Terrorists in Forests

The federal government has vowed that terrorists and criminal elements will find no refuge in Nigeria’s forests.

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the statement during an end-of-year press briefing on Monday in Abuja, highlighting the government’s ongoing efforts to combat insecurity.

He noted that the 2025 presidential declaration of a nationwide security emergency will lead to significant recruitment into the Armed Forces and Police Force, including trained and equipped forest guards to secure forests and other vulnerable areas.

“In the past, forests provided safe havens for terrorists and bandits due to inadequate patrols,” Idris said. “With these new measures and increased personnel, there will be no hiding place for criminals in our forests.”

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