Zamfara vs Bandits: Matawalle Issues Fresh Directive To Service Chiefs

Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State has urged the new Service Chiefs to deploy more modern war hardware for the security agencies operating in the state.

He stated this while receiving the service chiefs and principal staff officers of the Defence Headquarters and Services Headquarters who were on a one-day operational visit to the troops in the state.

The Zamfara governor stated that improved and modern equipment would nip in the bud the current spate of insecurity confronting Zamfara and the entire country.

He urged the military to clear the bandits’ camps in the state, stressing it will go a long way to eliminating them.

Speaking during the visit, the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, urged the troops of Operation Hadarin Daji to be ruthless and more aggressive in dealing with bandits and other criminals in the state.

According to the CDS, the purpose of the visit was to assess the ongoing military operation in the state and appraise the combat and operational readiness of troops.

He hailed the troops for their efforts and urged them to continue giving their best to ensure the return of lasting peace to Zamfara and the North-West.

Irabor also charged the troops to remain focused, committed, and resolute in discharging their duties.