Tuesday, Governor Dauda Lawal called for more military presence and intervention to combat security issues in Zamfara State.
At the Government House in Gusau, Governor Lawal called the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja.
According to a statement made by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the Chief of Army Staff was visiting the Northwest region for business.
He continued by saying that the Chief and the Governor had a very in-depth conversation about how to increase cooperation and create strategies for reducing the threat of banditry in the State.
“The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, was 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.
“The Governor and the Chief of 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.
“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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