Press Statement (Part)
The Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Muhammad Bello Matawalle, MON, is in sokoto and has paid a crucial visit to the 8 Division Headquarters in Sokoto State. He was accompanied by the Chief of Defence Staff, General CG Musa, OFR; Chief of Defence Intelligence, Major General Emmanuel Undiandeye; and the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division, Brigadier General IA Ajose, alongside other very senior military officers.
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| Defence Minister, Matawalle, visits 8 Division Headquarters in Sokoto State. Photo: @FMINONigeria |
The purpose of this high-level visit was to review the ongoing operations of 8 Division and 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, in line with the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
During the visit, Dr. Matawalle expressed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR’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,” Dr. Matawalle stated.
Henshaw Ogubike Mnipr FCAi Fsca Fcpe
Director (Information and Public Relations)
TUESDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER 2024
