Sunday, December 22, 2024 - President Bola Tinubu has directed the Nigerian military to bring an end to banditry by 2025, according to Minister of State for Defense, Bello Mohammed Matawalle.
Matawalle made the announcement on Saturday, December 21, while
addressing members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at his Gusau
residence. He assured that the military is committed to fully complying with
the President’s directive and will intensify efforts to tackle the menace.
The former governor of Zamfara State revealed that the Federal
Government has finalized plans to deploy additional troops and advanced
military equipment to the troubled North-West region.
Expressing concern over the role of informants in aiding banditry,
Matawalle said, “The Federal Government and military chiefs are very much
disturbed over the issue of informants aiding the bandits. That is the major
challenge for not winning the war against bandits.”
The government’s renewed strategy reflects its commitment to addressing
the security challenges in the region, with hopes of restoring peace and
stability.
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