Junior Defence Minister Matawalle, Navy Chiefs Relocate To Sokoto As Insecurity Worsens In North-West 

This transfer is to accentuate the federal government’s counter-insurgency efforts and eradicate the scourge of banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism plaguing the North-West area.

In a bid to bolster nationwide safety and fight the escalating threats of banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism ravaging the North-West area, the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has issued a directive compelling the Chief of Defence Staff and different high-ranking army chiefs to relocate to Sokoto State, alongside him.

This transfer is to accentuate the federal government’s counter-insurgency efforts and eradicate the scourge of banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism plaguing the North-West area.

The Ministry of Defence introduced this in a press release signed by Henshaw Ogubike, Director of Info and Public Relations.

In line with the federal government, the directive is a part of an intensified effort to rid the North West of the menace of banditry, kidnapping and terrorism, NAN stories.

The federal government expressed disappointment over the actions of terrorists and bandits within the states and its environs, explaining that the strategic transfer underscored the unwavering dedication of presidency to restoring peace and safety within the area.

The transfer comes amid widespread outrage sparked by a viral video displaying bandits rejoicing over the seize of a Nigerian army armoured car.

Matawalle mentioned that whereas within the North West, they’d supervise operations and be certain that infamous terrorist Bello Turji and his gang of bandits have been flushed out.

The assertion reads, “The Honourable Minister of State for Defence H.E Dr Bello Muhammed Matawalle MON has expressed his disappointment over the actions of terrorists and Bandits terrorizing sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina and kebbi States and its environs.

“Consequent to this the Honourable Minister of State has directed the Chief of Defence Staff and different army chiefs to maneuver to sokoto which is the Headquarters of the GOC sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina and Kebbi states with him as a part of an intensified effort by the Federal Authorities to rid the North West of the menace of banditry, kidnapping and terrorism.”

Matawalle mentioned they’d flush out infamous terrorist Bello Turji and his gang of bandits.

The transfer comes amid widespread outrage sparked by a viral video displaying bandits rejoicing over the seize of a Nigerian army armoured car.

It mentioned, “This strategic transfer underscores the unwavering dedication of presidency to restoring peace and safety within the area. Whereas within the North West they are going to supervise operations and be certain that Bello Turji and his Bandits gang are flushed out.

“These felony bandits have been circulating movies of a Nigerian army Armoured car that was caught in a water-logged space and late within the evening the officers have been requested to withdraw to keep away from being ambushed by bandits, later within the evening the bandits went to the water logged space, recording video of the Armoured car that was caught and celebrating it.

“This incident occurred in Kwashabawa, Zurmi Native Authorities Space of Zamfara state. This isn’t acceptable as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR has been giving nice assist to the Armed Forces of Nigeria. The Federal Authorities is deeply involved concerning the persistent risk posed by banditry and terrorism within the North West notably.

“We’re able to deploy all essential belongings to make sure that these felony parts are flushed out and peace is restored to our communities, Dr Matawalle said. We should transfer in opposition to these terrorists to allow our individuals to maneuver freely.

“The time is up for these bandits and terrorists as elevated and constant operations will weaken all their bases.

Matawalle additional assured the individuals of Sokoto, Katsina, Zamfara, Kebbi states and your entire North West area that the safety forces won’t go away any stone unturned till they flush out the bandits.

He mentioned, “I can be on floor within the North West with the CDS and different army chiefs, main our courageous women and men in uniform.

“As well as, the Honourable Minister of State for Defence additionally referred to as on the individuals of Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina and Kebbi states to stay vigilant and cooperate with the safety forces and he reiterated the Federal Authorities’s resolve to guard the lives and properties of all Nigerians, emphasizing that the safety and well-being of the individuals stay the federal government’s prime precedence.”