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Nigeria Governor Urges Military to Eradicate Bandits

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris urged the Nigerian military to eliminate bandits threatening the state.
  • He visited troops in Yauri, reaffirming his administration's commitment to supporting security agencies.
  • Idris emphasized that security is a collective responsibility and called on state governments to aid the federal government in securing communities and enabling farmers to return to their land.

Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has called for the complete eradication of bandits terrorizing the state, urging the Nigerian military to bring its full capability to bear.

The issue of security is the responsibility of all. State governments must be active stakeholders in support of the federal government to secure volatile areas, making them safe to allow farmers to go back and cultivate their farms.

— Nasir IdrisGovernor Idris speaking on the shared responsibility of security and the need for state support.

During an unscheduled visit to troops stationed in Yauri, Governor Idris commended their bravery and dedication. He reiterated his administration's pledge to provide necessary support and foster an environment conducive to effective operations by security agencies. "The issue of security is the responsibility of all," Idris stated, stressing the need for state governments to actively partner with the federal government.

Bandits are trying to embarrass us. They are coming to attack our people. The security agencies must wipe away these bandits, and the capability of the military should come to bear.

— Nasir IdrisGovernor Idris urging the military to take decisive action against bandits.

"State governments must be active stakeholders in support of the federal government to secure volatile areas, making them safe to allow farmers to go back and cultivate their farms," he added. The governor expressed confidence in the military's professional ability, citing their past successes in peacekeeping operations globally. He thanked the Chief of Army Staff for deploying additional military units to Kebbi, a move that answers the state government's request for an increased security presence.

Nigeria’s military has the professional ability, as it has exhibited in peacekeeping operations in other parts of the world. I have confidence in you.

— Nasir IdrisGovernor Idris expressing his confidence in the military's capabilities.

Idris noted that the Yauri/Shanga/Ngaski axis faces incursions from bandits originating in neighboring Niger, Zamfara, and Kwara states. The deployment of these additional troops, he said, will significantly complement the efforts of other security services in the region.

Your presence will complement the operations of other security services.

— Nasir IdrisGovernor Idris acknowledging the impact of the newly deployed troops.
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Originally published by ThisDay in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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