The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division Nigerian Army and Commander, Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP), Major General Folusho Oyinlola has officially launched Operation BUGUN KARKANDA III.
Already, the Operation, which is focused on restoring peace and security in vulnerable communities, has liberated and established dominance over key areas and successfully dislodged terrorists who had attempted to assert control of Mansur Village and surrounding settlements within the Alkaleri Local Government Area (LGA) of Bauchi State.
According to a statement by Spokesperson of 3 Division of Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Colonel Olumide Victor Olukoya, “troops have consolidated their positions and launched aggressive fighting patrols alongside confidence-building patrols throughout Alkaleri LGA, ensuring sustained military presence and the maintenance of law and order.”
The full statement reads: “In a decisive move to curb the activities of terrorists and other non-state actors threatening the safety of residents in Bauchi State, troops of 3 Division Nigerian Army recorded significant operational success as part of the ongoing Operation BUGUN KARKANDA III. The Operation, which is focused on restoring peace and security in vulnerable communities, specifically targeted Mansur Village and surrounding settlements within the Alkaleri Local Government Area.
“Operation BUGUN KARKANDA III was officially launched by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division Nigerian Army and Commander, Operation ENDURING PEACE, Major General Folusho Oyinlola, signaling a renewed commitment to safeguarding the region from violent elements.
“Following a deliberate and well-coordinated offensive, troops of 3 Division rapidly advanced into identified flashpoints, establishing dominance over key areas and successfully dislodging armed terrorists who had attempted to assert control over Mansur Village.
“A thorough clearance of the village subsequently led to the recovery of an AK-47 rifle, thereby, degrading their operational capabilities and denying them the means to perpetuate violence.
“In the wake of these gains, troops have consolidated their positions and launched aggressive fighting patrols alongside confidence-building patrols throughout Alkaleri LGA, ensuring sustained military presence and the maintenance of law and order.
“The renewed military posture has delivered tangible results. It has disrupted the operational networks of criminal elements, restored public confidence and created a safer environment for law-abiding citizens to resume socio-economic activities without fear.
“Also, stabilisation operations are ongoing and efforts are on to ensure the safe return of the inhabitants of Mansur Village and the entire LGA.
“The GOC urged troops of the Division to maintain the operational momentum, stressing the importance of denying terrorists any freedom of action. He reaffirmed the Division’s unwavering commitment to protecting vulnerable communities across its Area of Responsibility, underscoring the Nigerian Army’s resolve to ensure lasting peace and security in the region.”
