Army begins special operation in Sokoto
- The Nigerian Army has launched a joint security operation in Sokoto state followed the July 9 attack by bandits in which scores of villagers were killed
- The spokesman of 1 Division, Nigeria Army Sokoto, Clement Abiade said the operation consists of the Army, Air Force, police, NSCDC and DSS
- Abiade said the operation commenced on Thursday, July 19 and would be extended to parts of Zamfara
The Nigerian Army on Friday, July 20, launched a joint security operation to clear bandits terrorising Gandi and Tabanni villages in Rabbah local government area of Sokoto state.
A statement issued to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Sokoto signed by the spokesman of 1 Division, Nigeria Army in the state, Clement Abiade, a major, said the operation followed the July 9 attack by bandits in which scores of villagers were killed.
It said the operation, consisting of the Army, Air Force, Police, NSCDC and DSS, commenced on Thursday and would be extended to parts of Zamfara.
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He said: “The force is also expected to clear the LGA and the adjoining borders area of bandits and to a large extent, act as blocking force against fleeing bandits hibernating between borders of Zamfara and Sokoto states.”
The statement quoted the Brigade Commander, Kennedy Udeagbala, a brigadier general, as telling the troops to ensure smooth inter service cooperation, be disciplined and exhibit high level of professionalism in the conduct of the operation.
It added that Udeagbala assured of adequate provision of logistics and welfare to the operatives, and urged them to be focused so as to achieve total success within the shortest possible time.
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The statement said that the operation also include ensuring that all Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) currently camped in Gandi, return to their homes safely and a secured environment.
It urged residents of the area to support security agencies with relevant information to clear the area of bandits and other bad elements.
The event was witnessed by the Commander 119 FOB, Nigerian Air Force, Earnest Owai, group captain.
Meanwhile, Legit.ng had reported that Aminu Tambuwal, the governor of Sokoto state, said the death toll in the recent attacks which occurred in Rabah local government area of the state rose to 39.
The governor said more bodies had been recovered after 32 were buried, adding that security personnel had been mobilised for constant patrol of the areas.
Tambuwal while receiving six governors on a condolence visit, said such mass killing was happening in Sokoto for the first time.
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