Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, has issued a direct charge to the troops of Operation Hadarin Daji “to intensify their efforts in flushing out bandits and terrorists from the region”.
Matawalle gave the charge on Tuesday in line with the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Matawalle, who was in Sokoto, headquarters of the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, on a high-level visit to review the ongoing operations of 8 Division, was accompanied by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa; Chief of Defence Intelligence, Major General Emmanuel Undiandeye; General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division, Brigadier General IA Ajose; and other very senior military officers.
Addressing the troops, Matawalle expressed President Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to restoring peace and security in the Northwest. He commended the troops for their dedication and resilience in the face of challenging security operations and emphasized the importance of their mission in protecting the lives and property of Nigerians.
“The security of our nation is paramount, and the President has given a clear mandate that the bandits and terrorists threatening our peace must be flushed out. I am here today to reaffirm the federal government’s support and to urge you to remain relentless in your efforts. Your bravery and dedication are the backbone of our national security”.
He further encouraged the troops to leverage on the full support of the government and military leadership in their operations, adding, “we expect nothing less than total success in this operation. The safety and security of the people of Sokoto and the entire Northwest region depend on your effectiveness,” the minister said.
Matawalle, while also taking the opportunity to review the operational strategies in place and discussing ways to enhance the effectiveness of the ongoing military efforts, assured the troops that the government will continue to provide all necessary support to ensure the success of Operation Hadarin Daji.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has no doubt in your ability to deliver on this mission. Together, we will restore peace to our land and secure a brighter future for all Nigerians,” he said.
Earlier, the minister visited 8 Div Medical Facilities and Hospital in Giginya Barracks, Sokoto, where he gave assurances of support to the facility with equipment thereby boosting the morale of patients in the facility.
