BANDITRY: EMIR OF DAURA APPLAUDS NIGERIAN ARMY
The Emir of Daura, Dr. Umar Farouk, has lauded the Nigerian Army for viable campaigns aimed at reducing the security challenges in the Daura Emirate of Katsina State.
Farouk gave the commendation when the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai paid him a courtesy visit on yesterday in Daura.
The Emir said that the town had been enjoying peace and tranquility owing to the commitment of the military.
He revealed that the Nigerian Army had set up a Forward Operation Base (FOB) and a squad in Daura town, to facilitate response to security threats in the region
The Traditional Ruler noted that the cycle of incessant bandits attack in the region demands the understanding, commitment, and cooperation of all residents.
The Monarch admonished the people to support the military by providing useful information on suspicious persons, movements, and activities in the communities for thee campaigns to be successful.
Lt.Gen. Buratai said his visit was to ask for direction and guidance from the Emir in the fight against banditry in Katsina State and Northwest region.
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The Chief of Army Staff, who is on an operational visit to the State, assured the emirate council and the residents of the Nigerian Army’s steadfastness and devotion to tackling the security challenges in the country.
He said his visit was in response to the concerns occasioned by the recent cycle of banditry activities in different parts of the State.
The COAS added that senior officers of the Nigerian Army were in the state to implement the directives of President Muhammadu Buhari, to curtail the unusual rise in security challenges in the country.
“It is a concern for the President and Commander-in-Chief; he has expressed the concern and the disappointment in the lingering insecurity.
“All hands must be on deck to ensure that the insecurity is contained.
“That is why we are here to see how we can contain the insecurity and surely by the grace of Allah, we will do our best and it won’t be beyond us.
“We will use this opportunity to solicit your continuous prayers, guidance and goodwill as you have always been doing and it is just a matter of time, we will get this over.
“We pray that the issue of insecurity not only in the Northwest but across the country will also be dealt with completely,” the Chief of Army Staff said.
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