The Federal Government has directed the Minister of State
for Defence, Bello Matawalle and other military chiefs to move to Sokoto State
to rid the North-West of the menace of banditry, kidnapping and terrorism.
The Director of Information and Public Relations, Ministry
of Defence, Henshaw Ogubike, disclosed this in a statement.
The government said that the directive is part of an
intensified effort to rid the North West of the menace of banditry, kidnapping
and terrorism.
The federal government expressed sadness over the activities
of terrorists and bandits in the states and its environs, explaining that the
strategic move underscored the unwavering commitment of government to restoring
peace and security in the region.
According to the statement, while in the North West, they
would supervise operations and 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 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 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 North West
particularly.
“And so we are ready to deploy all necessary assets to
ensure that these criminal elements are flushed out and peace is restored to
our communities,” the statement said.
The government said that there was the urgent need to move
against the terrorists to enable people to move freely.
It further assured the people of Sokoto, Katsina, Zamfara
and Kebbi states and the entire North West region that the security forces
would leave no stone unturned in flushing out the bandits.
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