Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has directed the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and the other Service Chiefs to move to Sokoto, headquarters of the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army to tackle activities of terrorists and bandits in Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina and Kebbi States and its environs.
Director, Information and Public, Ministry of Defence, Barr. Henshaw Ogubike, disclosed this in a press release. According to the press statement, “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 in Kwashabawa , Zurmi local government area of Zamfara State, and late in the night, the officers were asked to withdraw in order 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 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”, he stated.
