President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed Nigerian troops to end insecurity in Zamfara State and the North-West region. This directive was conveyed by the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, during his visit to Zamfara State to assess the progress of the Headquarters of Joint Task Force Operation Hadarin Daji in the North-West.
The Minister emphasized the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the success of the operation, highlighting the significant deployment and progress made so far.
He stated, “President Tinubu is deeply concerned about the security situation in the North-West, particularly in Zamfara, and has instructed the troops to eradicate insecurity in the region.”
During the briefing, the Minister expressed satisfaction with the troops’ readiness and urged them to intensify their efforts against bandit kingpins. “We will finish them,” he emphasized, calling for community cooperation and prayers for the troops’ success.
He further charged the troops to end insecurity in Zamfara State. “Are you ready to end insecurity in Zamfara State? Your dedication and commitment to winning this fight are crucial. I will report back to Mr. President about your renewed vigour in this mission,” he said.
Additionally, he noted that the newly launched operation is aimed at addressing insecurity in Zamfara State and the North-West region.
Earlier, the Minister visited Combat 2, 17 Brigade along the Tsafe-Shema-Gusau road and the Forward Operation Base of Joint Task Force Operation Hadarin Daji. He commended the troops for their relentless efforts in securing the notorious route, acknowledging recent successes, and urging them to sustain the momentum.
“Your dedication has yielded positive results, particularly in the last 48 hours with no reported attacks on this critical route,” the Minister said. “We encourage you to intensify your efforts, ensuring the road remains safe and accessible for motorists.”
The Minister expressed gratitude for the troops’ hard work and assured them of the President’s commitment to their welfare and the provision of necessary equipment.
At Government House, the Minister briefed the Executive Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, on the purpose of his visit.
“I am here to assess the level of preparedness of our troops in combating the banditry menace in Zamfara State, and I am hopeful that with the new theatre of operations launched, we will achieve full coordinated control of the security situation and effectively eliminate the bandits,” he stated.
Governor Dauda Lawal outlined the current security challenges in the State and reaffirmed the State government’s resolve to take the fight to the bandits in their hideouts. “As you are all aware, we are facing severe security challenges in Zamfara State. But with the support of the Military, we will take the fight to them and finish them,” he said.
