Nigeria, April 8 -- For years, the Nigerian military has been at the forefront of the fight against terrorism and banditry, deploying ground troops and airpower to dismantle criminal networks threatening the nation's peace and stability. Despite occasional setbacks - including tragic incidents of collateral damage - the Armed Forces have intensified their offensives, striking fear into the hearts of terrorists and bandits across the country.

A recent testimony by retired Army General Maharazu Tsiga, a former director-general of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and a victim of kidnapping, has reignited public confidence in the military's relentless campaign. Abducted on 5th February from his hometown in Katsina State, Tsiga endured...