The Minister of State for Defence has directed the Chief of Defence Staff and other Military Chiefs to move to 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.
A Statement by the Spokeperson of the Ministry, Henshaw Ogubike says The move underscores the unwavering commitment of Government to restore 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.
The statement adds that The 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. This incident happened in kwashabawa , Zurmi local government Area of Zamfara State . The minister said This is not acceptable as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been giving great support to the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
It adds: “The Government is deeply concerned about the persistent threat posed by banditry and terrorism in the North West particularly and are ready to deploy all necessary assets to ensure that the criminal elements are flushed out and peace is restored to communities.
(Editor: Nkoli Omhoudu)
