•Mohammed Badaru Abubakar
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has charged the Nigerian Air Force to intensify efforts to dominate the airspace and end insecurity in Nigeria, particularly in the North-West region, saying, “Please, end insecurity now.”
During a visit to the Headquarters 213 NAF Forward Operating Base in Katsina State, the Minister said, “We are deploying additional platforms, including attack helicopters and drones, to enhance your capabilities and eliminate bandits and terrorists. The President is pleased with your progress and will provide the necessary equipment and support your welfare,” reports Saturday Vanguard.
On the time line of ending insecurity, the Minister said: “End it now, please. End insecurity now.”
Earlier, while addressing senior officers, officers, and men of FOB Zurmi and Gurbi Baure, he commended them for their renewed vigour in eradicating insecurity in the region.
His words, “I have seen you, you are all charged. And the progress we are recording so far indicates that you have the capacity and the will to end it. So we come to thank you for your efforts so far. With your commitments in the last few months, there has been progress every day and I believe insecurity will end as quickly as possible”.
A statement by the Ministry of Defence quoted the Minister also commending the two States of Zamfara and Katsina for supporting the federal government in the fight against insecurity in the region.
“Well, I believe all the states are cooperating. Early this week, we had a meeting with the two governors of Katsina and Zamfara, as well as the National Security Adviser, all to strategize on how to end the insecurity in these states and the Northwest. And I believe that with the new command, we are reassured that insecurity will soon end particularly with the support from the public,” he stated.
