Nigerian Military Unleashes Major Offensive Against Banditry Amid Escalating Abductions in Northwest
The Nigerian military has launched a major new offensive, 'Operation Thunder Strike,' across northwestern states, targeting bandit enclaves responsible for a recent surge in mass kidnappings. This intensified action seeks to dismantle criminal networks and restore security in regions plagued by abductions and instability, though experts caution that lasting peace requires a comprehensive approach beyond military operations.