The Federal Government of Nigeria has assured Nigerians that banditry and insurgency in the country is coming to an end. This is even as the Government reiterated its commitment to addressing the various forms of insecurity affecting different parts of the country.
This was disclosed by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun. The Minister gave the assurance while leading a presidential delegation to Yobe State to commiserate with the Government and the people of the State over the recent incident in Mafa Community.
Edun noted that the visit was a demonstration of the Federal Government’s resolve to end insecurity and promote peace and stability across the nation.
On behalf of President Tinubu, the Minister expressed heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims of the Mafa attack and the people of Yobe State.
Speaking at the occasion, the National Security Adviser, NSA, Malam Nuhu Ribadu condoled with the people. He, however, assured them of an end to terrorism in the State. The NSA stated that the end of terrorism and banditry in Nigeria was getting much closer.
Ribadu commended the army and other security organizations for their efforts in checking terrorism in the Northeast and other crimes across the country.
He said, “The security agencies have been so wonderful. Making a lot of sacrifices to safeguard lives and property in the country.
“What we are now seeing is the beginning of the end. It is just a matter of time, the entire country will be secured,” the NSA assured.
Receiving the delegates, Gov. Buni expressed appreciation for their visit. He said, “The Government and people of Yobe State have by this visit been given a sense of belonging.”
The Governor commended President Tinubu “for providing leadership for the country at a very difficult time.”
In a related development, the National Working Committee, NWC, of the All Progressives Congress, APC, was also in Yobe State.
The Committee led by the National Chairman, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, was in Damaturu to commiserate with the Government and the people of the State.
The APC National Chairman, said the NWC was in the State to identify with the Government and people of Yobe. He condemned the callous attack and senseless killing of innocent people by bandits in the State.
“We are part of the Yobe family. We feel the pain and sorrow suffered by the government and people of Yobe State. And we are here to condole with our brothers and sisters over this very sad incident”, Ganduje said.
source: Daily Post
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