Nigerian government directs minister, defence chiefs to relocate to Sokoto as insecurity concerns mount
To tackle the raging insecurity in the North-Western part of Nigeria, the Federal Government has directed the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle and other military chiefs to move to Sokoto with immediate effect.
The region has been struggling with the menace of banditry, kidnapping and terrorism, hence the need for intensified actions.
The Director of Information and Public Relations, Ministry of Defence, Henshaw Ogubike, disclosed this in a statement.
The federal government lamented the presence of terrorists and bandits in the region, underscoring its resolve to restore peace and security through deliberate actions while assuring that Bello Turji and his Bandits gang will be 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.
