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The Minister of State for Defence, H.E. Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has taken the fight to terrorists and bandits, directing the Chief of Defence Staff and other military chiefs to relocate to Sokoto.

Dr. Matawalle expressed his determination to restore peace and security in the North West region, stating, “The Honourable Minister of State for Defence has expressed his sadness over the activities of terrorists and bandits terrorizing Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, and Kebbi States and its environs.”

Consequently, the Minister has directed the military chiefs to move to Sokoto, the headquarters of the GOC for the affected states, to intensify efforts to rid the North West of banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism.

“The Federal Government is deeply concerned about the persistent threat posed by banditry and terrorism in the North West particularly,” Dr. Matawalle said. “We are ready to deploy all necessary assets to ensure that these criminal elements are flushed out and peace is restored to our communities.”

Dr. Matawalle emphasized that the government will not tolerate any further incidents like the recent one in Zamfara State where bandits celebrated the stucking of a Nigerian military armoured vehicle in a water-logged area.

“This incident is not acceptable, and we are ready to deploy all necessary assets to ensure that these criminal elements are flushed out and peace is restored to our communities,” Dr. Matawalle said.

The Minister assured the people of Sokoto, Katsina, Zamfara, Kebbi states, and the entire North West region that the security forces will not leave any stone unturned until they flush out the bandits.

“I will be on the ground in the North West with the CDS and other military chiefs, leading our brave men and women in uniform,” Dr. Matawalle said, calling on the people to remain vigilant and cooperate with the security forces.

“The time is up for these bandits and terrorists as increased and consistent operations will weaken all their bases,” Dr. Matawalle added. “We must move against these terrorists to enable our people to move freely.”

The Minister reiterated the Federal Government’s resolve to protect the lives and properties of all Nigerians, emphasizing that the security and well-being of the people remain the government’s top priority.

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