Reasons have emerged as to why the Federal Government has directed the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle and other military chiefs to move to Sokoto State.
According to the Director of Information and Public Relations, Ministry of Defence, Hanshaw Ogubike disclosed that marching order from the President is to rid the Northwest of the menace of banditry, kidnapping and terrorism.
Ogubike stated that the Federal Government has expressed sadness over the activities of terrorists and bandits in the States and its environs. He explained that the strategic move underscored the unwavering commitment of the Federal Government to restoring peace and security in the region.
The Director added that while in the Defence Minister and military chiefs are in the Northwest, they would supervise operations. And to ensure that Bello Turji and his Bandits gang were flushed out.
“These criminal bandits have been circulating videos of a Nigerian military Armoured vehicle that was stuck in a waterlogged 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 waterlogged area, recording video of the Armoured vehicle that was stuck and celebrating it.
“This incident happened in kwashabawa, Zurmi Local Government Area in Zamfara.
“This is not acceptable as President Bola Tinubu has been giving great support to the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
“The Federal Government is deeply concerned about the persistent threat posed by banditry and terrorism in the Northwest particularly.
“And so, we are ready to deploy all necessary assets to ensure that these criminal elements are flushed out. And that peace is restored to our communities,” the statement read.
Ogubike informed that that there was the urgent need to move against the terrorists to enable people to move freely.
FG, therefore, assured the people of Sokoto, Katsina, Zamfara and Kebbi States and the entire Northwest region of adequate security. It stated that the security forces would leave no stone unturned in flushing out the bandits from the region.
source: Daily Post
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