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The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has reaffirmed its commitment to simplifying complex cases and strategic actions undertaken by security and response agencies into accessible public information, aimed at ensuring citizens better understand government efforts to safeguard the country.
The Director General, National Orientation Agency, Lanre Issa-Onilu, said this at the monthly joint security briefing in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.
The Director General of NOA also noted that in the month of August, Nigeria’s security and regulatory agencies recorded hundreds of arrests, drug seizures, convictions, and financial recoveries in their operations.
He described the results as evidence of stronger inter-agency coordination and intelligence-led actions.
“The Nigerian Army executed 261 operations nationwide, repelling attacks, dismantling insurgent cells, and rescuing abducted civilians. In Zamfara, 30 terrorists were neutralised during air and ground strikes, while 76 militants, including women and children, surrendered to security forces.
“Troops also foiled an ISWAP ambush in Borno State, freeing stranded passengers. The Police reported 1,950 arrests linked to violent crimes, kidnapping, and banditry. A total of 141 kidnap victims were rescued, while the force commissioned two new area commands and upgraded five stations in Benue to boost local security responses”, he said.
Intelligence Fusion
According to Issa-Onilu, Intelligence fusion is breaking supply chains and leadership nodes of criminal groups.
“I want to underscore the point that when intelligence meets joint action, kidnap syndicates and gun-running pipelines fail. This is a core component of the current strategy being deployed to degrade our country’s enemies and keep Citizens safe”.
Speaking on drug tracking, the NOA DG also said the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized over 66,000 kilograms of narcotics, describing the haul as one of the largest this year.
“The agency also deployed 48 new vehicles nationwide, a move aimed at strengthening field operations”, he said.
On Financial crimes, he stressed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has carried out 588 convictions in August alone, recovering more than ₦21bn in assets from corruption cases.
“This result underscored the government’s anti-graft drive and ongoing reforms in the financial system,” he stressed.
Speaking further, Issa-Onilu said the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) also reported the seizure of 17 containers filled with unsafe and falsified products, warning that unregulated goods posed severe risks to households.
Issa-Onilu stressed that intelligence-sharing and public cooperation were proving decisive in disrupting criminal networks.
“I want to assure you, gentlemen of the Press, that our troops are degrading terror logistics and protecting communities and commuters. We also want to appreciate Members of the public as citizens’ tips are turning into lifesaving operations.”
He further charged communities to report suspicious movements, especially along transit corridors, and to resist spreading unverified alerts that fuel panic.
“Every seized drug container is a community saved from harm. Every conviction is a signal that corruption will not be tolerated. And every victim rescued is a life put back on track,” he said.
The Director General emphasised that the agency’s priority was to counter misinformation and keep citizens informed about security gains.
He acknowledged that despite the successes, there are still challenges, which include troop casualties, vandalism, and communal clashes in some states, noting that operational capacity has improved and that the state’s response is becoming more pre-emptive.
Mr. Issa-Onilu added that NOA has activated its offices across the 36 states and 774 local governments to intensify grassroots engagement through town halls, rallies, and advocacy campaigns.