Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, says Nigeria will soon overcome insecurity as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to restore lasting peace across the country.
Matawalle spoke on Monday in Kano during a condolence and assessment visit to the state government following the August 29 bandit attack on Chiroma village in Garun Mallam Local Government Area.
He said the government was adopting a combination of proactive security operations, strategic planning and stronger collaboration with state governments to address the country’s security challenges.
The minister said President Bola Tinubu’s administration remained committed to defeating insecurity and creating a safer environment for Nigerians.
“The president has set up a committee to formulate a five-year defence and security strategy. The plan will provide a framework for addressing security threats across the country over the long term,” he said.
Matawalle said security forces had launched a joint operation following the attack, led by Brigadier General Saka Jimoh, Commander of the 3 Brigade, Kano.
According to him, personnel from the Joint Task Force operating from the Hawan-Kwano and Kwanar Dangora camps participated in the operation, which led to the rescue of several kidnapped victims around the Yan-Kifi Bridge and Marabar Kwari areas of Garun Mallam LGA.
The minister commended the troops for their efforts, saying the Federal Government would continue to strengthen the operational capabilities of the armed forces and other security agencies.
He stressed that defeating insecurity would require sustained cooperation among the federal, state and local governments, as well as active participation by citizens through the provision of credible information to security agencies.
“We will continue to provide every necessary support to our security agencies to keep the country safe. I am confident that insecurity will soon become a thing of the past, allowing Nigerians to live in peace and prosperity,” he said.
Matawalle further pledged additional Federal Government support for Kano State, including fighting vehicles, weapons and other operational equipment to strengthen security operations.
He also held a closed-door meeting with commanders of the 3 Brigade and other security formations in Kano, charging them to sustain ongoing operations and intensify efforts to protect communities.
The minister said the Federal Government would continue to provide the resources and support required to protect lives and property and safeguard the country’s territorial integrity.
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, thanked Matawalle for the visit and reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to working with the Federal Government to improve security across the state.
“We have confidence in your leadership. At the state level, we will continue to take the necessary steps to promote security and maintain stability in Kano,” Yusuf said.
“We have taken note of the President’s commitment to strengthening security in Nigeria, and we will work to ensure that insecurity does not persist in our domain.”
Goodness Anunobi
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