Buhari orders major military operations in troubled states
By Disturbed by consistent acts of violent killings in Zamfara and other States of the Federation, President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered a major operation of combined military forces to restore peace in the troubled states.
The President who vowed not to tolerate acts violence in any part of the country, henceforth, ordered the military operation, to restore peace and stability in the affected states.
A statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said the President “ a major operation by the Nigerian Armed Forces, Police, Department of State Services and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, is being considered to restore peace and stability in those regions”
“These measures, among others, will be intensified to flush out the bandits from wherever they are.” Garba stated.
This is just as President Buhari strongly condemned the killing of innocent Nigerians in parts of the country, including Birnin Magaji community in Tsafe Local Government Area and Magami community in Faru District of Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State, following attacks by suspected armed bandits, that has led to death of innocent citizens
The statement said “These horrendous acts of violence are crimes against humanity. This violence must stop,”
The President expressed his deepest condolences to the families of those killed in the attacks, the government and people of Zamfara State.
The President authorized an assessment trip to Zamfara and Sokoto States by the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshall Abubakar Baba Sadiq on Christmas and Boxing days.
He reassured residents of States plagued by armed bandits, including Zamfara, Sokoto, Kaduna, Niger and Taraba, that their safety is an enduring commitment of his administration and he will continue to ensure that security agencies work round the clock to protect local populations.
The statement said Buhari conveyed his strong support to the Nigeria Police Force, which has already deployed Special Forces in each of the local government in Zamfara State and the Defence Headquarters’ deployment of a Special Military Intervention Force comprising more than 1,000 personnel to respond to the security challenges in the North Central and North West.
“The President commended Nigerians for their support to our security agencies who have continued to demonstrate dedication, commitment and bravery even in very difficult and complex operations.” The statement said.