The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has hailed Nigeria’s security and enforcement institutions for what it described as “robust and coordinated” achievements recorded across the country in September 2025, under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The NOA emphasised the need for continued community engagement, early warning systems, and preventive diplomacy to tackle these challenges.
Speaking at the Agency’s Monthly Joint Security Press Briefing (JSPB) in Abuja on Monday, the Director-General, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, said the month under review demonstrated sustained commitment to national safety, institutional integrity, and inclusive governance.
He said: “Our objective is to give greater clarity to our narrative and to harness suggestions that will ultimately lead to citizen understanding of what our government is doing to combats insecurity.
“In line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria’s security, intelligence, enforcement and regulatory agencies sustained a robust tempo of operations in September 2025, consolidating on gains and further degrading the capabilities of criminal and
terrorist groups.
“These agencies, coordinating through intelligence-led operations, cross-sectoral
collaboration, and citizen engagement, achieved a series of tactical and strategic outcomes that reaffirm the government’s commitment to its primary constitutional responsibility: the protection of lives and property.
“Collectively, the security and regulatory agencies recorded the following achievements during the reporting period: Nigerian Army: Conducted 196 operations across various geopolitical zones targeting terrorists, insurgents, bandits, kidnappers, and violent extremists. Neutralised ISWAP/JAS fighters, foiled ambushes, and recovered rifles, explosives, and military equipment.
“Rescued 76 kidnapped victims in Katsina and received the surrender of 30
terrorists, including women and children, in Borno. Arrested insurgent leaders and collaborators in Niger, Sokoto, and Anambra states. Raided weapon factories and gunrunners, disrupting local arms production and trafficking networks. Intelligence Services:
“Intelligence Services: Intercepted multiple arms traffickers across Niger,
Plateau, Kaduna, Ekiti, Ebonyi, and Katsina, seizing M-16s, AK-47s, PKT
machine guns, over 2,000 rounds of ammunition, and disrupting major weapons supply chains using coordinated, intelligence-led surveillance.”
He noted that Nigeria Police Force: Carried out 107 operations, arrested 2,547 suspects, rescued 105 hostages, and recovered 212 firearms, ₦250 million in cash, and hundreds of bags of cannabis.
He added, “National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA): Arrested 1,703 suspects (1,509 males, 194 females), dismantled 37 drug syndicates, and seized over 212,000 kg of narcotics.
“Nigeria Customs Service (NCS): Generated ₦658.6 billion in revenue for September 2025, boosted by digital reforms and anti-smuggling operations. The service also intercepted firearms, industrial drones, and high-risk contraband in the Southwest.
“Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS): Intercepted 20 human trafficking victims in Jibiya, repatriated 48 Nigerians from Niger Republic, processed 13,000 visas, and deported 1,282 irregular migrants.
“Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC): Responded to 589 road crashes, rescued 3,848 people, and recorded 252 fatalities. The Corps launched an Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) and multilingual road safety campaigns nationwide.
“National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC): Conducted 40 enforcement operations, seized fake drugs and unregistered products, and for the first time carried out joint enforcement in military barracks with the Nigerian Navy.
“The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) recovered ₦446 million, restrained ₦172 million, and secured three convictions from ongoing investigations, while activating eight new Anti-Corruption Units across MDAs.
“The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) flagged illicit mining as a major terrorism-financing route, initiating collaborations with local and international partners to trace financial flows and dismantle funding networks linked to criminal enterprises.”
Issa-Onilu said the NOA has strengthened public communication frameworks to enhance citizen understanding of government actions.
Through multilingual advisories, jingles, and verified agency updates, the NOA is consolidating trust and transparency between security institutions and the public.
NOA boss called on the media to prioritise verified reports and participate in training on ethical and responsible security reporting, disinformation tracking, and peace journalism.
He also urged Ministries, Departments, and Agencies to strengthen anti-corruption compliance and whistleblowing mechanisms, while encouraging border agencies to deepen intelligence sharing.
Issa-Onilu stressed that national security transcends military operations, resting ultimately on “collaboration, vigilance, and mutual trust” between citizens and the government.