A coalition of Nigerian civil society organisations, CSOs, has called for improved investment in intelligence and personnel welfare in order to consolidate recent gains recorded in military operations against insurgents in the country.
The Civil Society Organisations on Peace and Security made the call in a quarterly independent report released on Tuesday. The civic groups, led by Convener Patriot Tobias Ogbe, commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for successes recorded in sustained operations against security threats across the country.
The report highlighted progress recorded by the Nigerian military particularly in enhancing inter-service coordination, intelligence-driven operations and joint military efforts that have disrupted terrorist networks, banditry, and other criminal activities.
The CSOs noted that since October 2025, the Defence Headquarters has prioritised synchronised actions among the Army, Navy, Air Force and other agencies, leading to measurable reductions in large-scale territorial control by insurgents and the dismantling of bandit enclaves in the North-West.
They emphasised that the successes recorded stem from the dedication and sacrifices of Nigerian troops operating in challenging environments.
According to the report, operations in the North-East have restored stability in several communities, enabling the return of displaced persons and the revival of economic activities, while efforts in the South-South have curbed oil theft and maritime threats, contributing to economic stabilization.
The report further observed that despite the security environment involving Boko Haram, ISWAP, banditry, kidnapping-for-ransom, and communal conflicts, the Armed Forces have adapted effectively by shifting focus to guerrilla tactics employed by terrorists and sophisticated criminal networks.
The report observed
