Minister of State for Defence, Bello Muhammed Matawalle
Minister of State for Defence, Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has directed the Chief of Defence Staff and other military chiefs to move to sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina and kebbi states to flush out Bandits.
In a statement, obtained by Nigerian Kicker, Director Information and Public Relations, Henshaw Ogubike said, the Minister of State has “expressed sadness over the activities of terrorists and Bandits terrorizing sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina and kebbi States and its environs.
Consequently, according to the statement, the Minister of State has “directed the Chief of Defence Staff and other military chiefs to move to sokoto which is the Headquarters of the GOC sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina and kebbi states with him as part of an intensified effort by the Federal Government to rid the North West of the menace of banditry, kidnapping and terrorism.”
“This strategic move underscores the unwavering commitment of government to restoring peace and security in the region.
“While in the North West, they will supervise operations and ensure that Bello Turji and his Bandits gang are flushed out.
“These criminal Bandits have been circulating videos of a Nigerian military Armoured vehicle that was stuck in a water logged area and late in the night the officers were asked to withdraw to avoid being ambushed by bandits, later in the night the bandits went to the water logged area, recording video of the Armoured vehicle that was stuck and celebrating it.”
The statement further explained that incident happened in kwashabawa , Zurmi local government Area of Zamfara state adding that it was not acceptable as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR has been giving great support to the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
It said, the Federal Government was deeply concerned about the persistent threat posed by banditry and terrorism in the North West particularly .
“We are ready to deploy all necessary assets to ensure that these criminal elements are flushed out and peace is restored to our communities.
“We must move against these terrorists to enable our people move freely.
The time is up for these bandits and terrorists as increased and consistent operations will weaken all their bases,” it added.
The statement, therefore, calls on the Armed forces of Nigeria to flush out the bandits and terrorists as the Minister’s presence in the North West will ginger “our armed forces.”
The statement also assured the people of sokoto, Katsina, Zamfara , kebbi states and the entire North West region that the security forces will not leave any stone unturned until they flush out the bandits.
“I will be on ground in the North West with the CDS and other military chiefs, leading our brave men and women in uniform.
“People of sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina and Kebbi states should remain vigilant and cooperate with the Security forces as the Federal Government has resolved to protect the lives and properties of all Nigerians.
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