The National Orientation Agency (NOA) on Monday, September 8, 2025, hosted the second edition of the Monthly Joint Security Press Briefing (JSPB) at its headquarters in Abuja, where security, intelligence, and regulatory agencies presented major operational successes recorded across the country in August.
Speaking at the briefing, the Director General of NOA, Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu reaffirmed the government’s commitment to curbing insecurity while strengthening socio-economic stability. He commended the media for their partnership since the maiden edition, described journalists as “worthy allies in the task of securing the nation.”
According to the consolidated monthly security report, the Nigerian Army executed 261 operations, the Police made 1,950 arrests, rescued 141 kidnap victims, and dismantled 37 gangs, while the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) seized 66,255.81 kilograms of narcotics, secured 17 convictions, and deployed 48 new operational vehicles.
Other highlights included the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which secured 588 convictions and recovered over ₦21.06 billion; the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), which recovered ₦5.5 billion and established anti-corruption vanguards in schools; and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), which intercepted 17 containers of falsified and unsafe products, including counterfeit tomato paste.
The Nigeria Immigration Service also reported strengthened border control with 10,803 visas processed, the interception of 50 trafficking victims, and deportation of offenders, while the Armed Forces neutralized terrorists in Zamfara, repelled an ISWAP ambush in Borno, and facilitated the surrender of 76 insurgents, including women and children.
“Our troops are prioritizing precision strikes guided by actionable intelligence, and citizens’ tips are increasingly translating into lifesaving operations,” the NOA Director General noted, assuring Nigerians that terror logistics and criminal networks are being systematically degraded.
Spokespersons from participating agencies fielded questions from journalists, stressed the need for caution in reporting sensitive casualty figures that could inadvertently strengthen adversaries. They called for patriotism, cooperation, and continued vigilance from citizens.
The NOA emphasized that it has activated its offices across the 36 states, the FCT, and 774 local government areas to intensify public enlightenment through town halls, road shows, advocacy visits, religious institutions, and traditional rulers’ palaces.
“We are pairing operational results with credible public information so that citizens know what is true and what is rumor,” the NOA boss added, urged Nigerians to report suspicious movements, avoid spreading unverified alerts, and actively support campaigns such as the War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) and Citizens Values Brigades.
