Banditry: Aggressive military operations to commence in Zamfara — COAS

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has assured the Zamfara state Governor, Dauda Lawal that in a few weeks, there would be an aggressive military operation in the state.

The COAS was in Gusau on an official tour to the Northwest, While in Zamfara State he had a closed-door meeting with Governor Lawal where key important security issues were discussed.

In a release issued by the Zamfara state governors’ spokesperson Suleiman Bala Idris “The Governor and the Chief of the Army Staff brainstormed strategies that would enhance military operations to restore absolute peace in the state.

“The visit by the Army Chief has indicated a sign of commitment to address the lingering insecurity. It would also boost the morale of the soldiers at the war front.”

Earlier on, Lawal, on Monday, canvassed more military presence and intervention to tackle insecurity in Zamfara State.

Lawal made the call when he received the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja at Government House, Gusau state capital.

In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said that the Chief of Army Staff was on an official tour in the Northwest zone.

He added that the Chief of Army staff had a very lengthy discussion with the governor on how to improve synergy and foster ways to combat the menace of banditry in the State.

“Lieutenant General Lagbaja assured the Governor that in a few weeks, there would be an aggressive military operation in Zamfara State.”

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