President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged the Nigerian military with an ambitious goal: to put an end to banditry by 2025. This was disclosed by the Minister of State for Defense, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, during a meeting with members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at his Gusau residence on Saturday, December 21.
Matawalle assured attendees that the military is fully committed to this directive. He shared that the Federal Government has already finalized plans to send more troops and deploy advanced equipment to the North-West, a region that has been plagued by relentless banditry.
However, he pointed out a significant challenge in the fight against banditry: informants. According to him, these insiders provide critical information to bandits, making it harder for the military to succeed. “The issue of informants is deeply troubling to the Federal Government and military chiefs. It remains one of the biggest hurdles in this fight,” Matawalle stated.
Despite the challenges, the government remains determined. Matawalle’s remarks highlight a renewed sense of urgency and strategy in addressing the security crisis, with the ultimate goal of bringing peace and stability back to the region.
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