Nigerian Government is to establish three military formations in Sokoto State to support military operations in the fight against banditry and other forms of criminality.
The Minister of State, Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, made this known on Thursday when he led military personnel to reopen the Marnona-Gundumi-Isa road closed eight years ago.
He interacted with members of different communities in Isa, Sabon Birni and Goronyo local government areas.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the reopened roads were abandoned due to security challenges and the successes were part of the achievements in the ongoing operations in the Northwest.
He explained that he was in Sokoto for the second time to lead another onslaught against bandits, terrorists and other criminals in Northwest states.
”As directed by President Bola Tinubu, I am back in Sokoto State to coordinate this assignment of flushing all bandits and other criminals.
”We have recorded successes, Our troops killed notorious gang leaders and group members in different places. Relative peace has so far been restored specifically in Sokoto, Zamfara and Katsina States.
”I am optimistic that our gallant troops will sustain the strides and continue to record success through the operation which is ongoing in the fight against these criminals,” Matawalle said.
Banditry: Nigerian govt to establish 3 military formations in Sokoto