Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi state has applauded the Chief of Army Staff for deploying more army units to the state on anti-banditry operations.
The governor, while addressing the troops Friday at their camp in Yauri, said the military had demonstrated gallantry, valour and patriotism in their operations.
“I’m happy with your performance. The Chief of Army Staff, supported by the military hierarchy, has answered our prayers by sending you here to Kebbi.
“Your presence will complement the operations of other security services,” he said.
Idris added, “The Yauri/Shanga/Ngaski axis is experiencing incursions of bandits from neighbouring states of Niger, Zamfara and Kwara.
“Before your arrival, other security agencies have been alive to their responsibilities; your coming will boost their morale.”
Idris affirmed his administration’s commitment to providing an
enabling environment for the troops to function optimally.
“The issue of security is the responsibility of all. State Governments must be active stakeholders in support of the federal government to secure volatile areas, making them safe to allow farmers to go back to cultivate their farms.”
He said further that bandits were trying to embarrass the people of the state by “coming to attack our people.”
The security agencies, he said, should wipe the bandits away, adding, “The capability of the military should come to bear.”
He added: “Nigerian military has the professional ability as they exhibited in peace-keeping operations in other parts of the world. I have confidence in you.”