The Nigerian Army has launched a
joint security operation to clear bandits terrorizing Gandi and Tabanni
villages in Rabbah Local Government area of Sokoto State.
A statement issued to the News
Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Sokoto, and signed by the spokesman of 1
Division, Nigeria Army Sokoto, Major Clement Abiade, said that the operation
followed the July 9 attack by bandits in which scores of villagers were killed.
It said that the operation,
consisting of the Army, Air Force, Police, NSCDC and DSS, commenced on Thursday
and would be extended to parts of Zamfara.
“The force is also expected to
clear the LGA and the adjoining borders area of bandits and to a large extent,
act as blocking force against fleeing bandits hibernating between borders of
Zamfara and Sokoto states,” it said.
The statement quoted the Brigade
Commander, Brig. Gen. Kennedy Udeagbala as telling the troops to ensure smooth
inter-service cooperation, be disciplined and exhibit high level of
professionalism in their conducts.
It added that Udeagbala assured
of adequate provision of logistics and welfare to the operatives, and urged
them to be focused so as to achieve total success within the shortest possible
time.
The statement said that the
operation also include ensuring that all Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)
currently camped in Gandi, return to their homes safely and a secured
environment.
It urged residents of the area to
support security agencies with relevant information to clear the area of
bandits and other bad elements.
The event was witnessed by the
Commander 119 FOB, Nigerian Air Force, Group Captain Earnest Owai.
This is a lesson that when things happen in Lagos don't assume it would not reach abuja. We should all be involved because this is Nigeria
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