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The Nigerian Army launches "Operation Forest Flush" to root out bandit syndicates from Kwara State forests, responding to a wave of kidnappings and terror.

The Nigerian Army has taken the war to the enemy's doorstep. In a high-stakes offensive dubbed "Operation Forest Flush," troops have launched a massive coordinated assault on the dense forests of Kwara State, determined to dislodge the bandit gangs that have turned the region into a kidnapping fiefdom.
The operation, which began under the cover of darkness, targets the notorious hideouts in the Ifelodun, Edu, and Patigi axis—areas that have become synonymous with terror for local travelers and farmers. This military surge comes as a direct response to a spike in abductions that has left communities paralyzed with fear.
Security sources on the ground report heavy exchanges of fire as the military pushes deep into the forest canopy. The objective is twofold: rescue kidnapped victims and dismantle the logistics chains of the criminal syndicates. The terrain, similar to the challenging Boni Forest in Kenya's Lamu County, offers natural cover for the bandits, making this a test of tactical supremacy.
While the initial gains are promising, military experts warn that holding the territory is harder than clearing it. Without a permanent security presence, the forests could easily revert to criminal sanctuaries once the troops withdraw. For now, however, the message from the barrel of the gun is loud and clear: the reign of the forest warlords is under siege.
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