Banditry In Northwest: Minister, CDS Lead Team To Restore Normalcy

By Ayodele Oni

Following unending onslaught by bandits in the northwest area of the country, comprising of four states of Zamfara, Katsina, Sokoto and Kebbi, the entire Nigeria’s security team has resolved to relocate to the area.

The Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle expressed sadness over the activities of terrorists and Bandits terrorizing the four northern states.

The Minister of State has therefore directed the Chief of Defence Staff and other military chiefs to move to the area as part of an intensified effort by the Federal Government to rid the North West of the menace of banditry, kidnapping and terrorism.

Henshaw Ogubike,

Director Information and Public Relations to the minister, stated that “This strategic move underscores  the unwavering commitment of government  to restoring peace and security in the region.”

According to the statement, 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 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 the video of the Armoured vehicle that was stuck and celebrating it.

This incident happened in kwashabawa , Zurmi local government Area of Zamfara state.

“This is not acceptable as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR 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.

“We are ready to deploy all necessary assets to ensure that these criminal elements are flushed out and peace is restored to our communities.

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

“Matawalle hereby calls on the Armed forces of Nigeria to flush out the bandits and terrorists as his presence in the North West will ginger our armed forces.

“Matawalle further 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 ground in the North West with the CDS and other military chiefs, leading our brave men and women in uniform.

“In addition, the Honourable Minister of State for Defence also called on the people of Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina and Kebbi states to remain vigilant and cooperate with the Security forces and  he 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.”