By: John Bassey.
The Defence Minister, Alhaji Muhammad Badaru-Abubaka, has advised Governors across the country to emulate Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi State to holistically support the security agencies to discharge their mandate diligently.
He made the disclosure in an interview with Journalists shortly after a courtesy visit on Gov. Nasir Idris at Government House, Birnin Kebbi.
The defence minister was in Kebbi for a special visit to further motivate and boost the morale of troops countering insecurity.
Badaru-Abubakar said the situation in 2023 and 2024 was worrisome; however, presently, we have seen remarkable changes in security in the state.
“The governor said that he has confirmed to him that farmers have gone back to their farmland, and a lot of activities have continued uninterrupted and unhindered.”
He attributed the successes recorded in the state to the untiring support to security agencies by the governor, while advising other state governors to emulate the good gesture exhibited by the Ebi governor.
“Together we will fight this evil and end it,” he pleaded.
Badaru-Abubakar said President Bola Tinubu had appreciated the improved security situation in the country, particularly in Kebbi.
He assured that the security situation has improved not only in Kebbi but across Nigeria compared to what it used to be in 2023.
“We are not saying that we have ended insecurity, but we are saying that we are improving gradually, slowly, and steadily, and we will end it In Sha Allah,” he assured.
On his mission of visiting Kebbi, the minister said he came to discuss operations of the troops, what they have been doing, and also bring a message of thanks from Mr President.
“The president is appreciative of what the troops are doing in the country and specifically in Kebbi.
“And with the threats of Lakurawa, the troops have done so well, Mr president asked me to encourage them to do more, so that we block the Lakurawa development in the country.
“Let us finish them at this stage and from here. The military leadership confirmed to me that they will not rest on their laurels until they flush out Lakurawa and keep Kebbi and Nigeria safe,” he noted.
