FG Unveils Five-Year Defence Strategy to Combat Insecurity

On Monday, Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, expressed optimism about overcoming insecurity in Nigeria during a condolence visit to Kano following the August 29 bandit attack on Chiroma village in Garun Mallam Local Government Area. Matawalle stated that the Federal Government is intensifying security operations and is committed to restoring peace across the country.

He revealed that President Bola Tinubu's administration has established a committee to develop a five-year defence and security strategy to address security threats long-term. Following the recent attack, security forces initiated a joint operation led by Brigadier General Saka Jimoh, Commander of the 3 Brigade, Kano, resulting in the rescue of several kidnapped victims.

Matawalle pledged additional support for Kano State, including fighting vehicles and operational equipment, and emphasized the need for cooperation among federal, state, and local governments, as well as citizen involvement in providing information to security agencies.