By SANI DUTSINMA
The Kebbi State Government says, the decision of the Nigerian Army Headquarters to strengthen its presence in the State through the establishment and operationalization of three strategic military formations is a welcome development.
The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Yakubu Ahmed BK, who stated this in a statement in Kebbi, said the development demonstrates the Nigerian Army’s commitment to addressing the security challenges facing Kebbi State in particular and the country at large.
He described the establishment of the 28 Armoured Brigade and Garrison in Birnin Kebbi as a decisive step towards strengthening security operations, enhancing operational capacity and ensuring a timely response to emerging threats, not only within Kebbi State but also in adjoining areas of neighbouring states.
Ahmed BK also acknowledged the commendable contributions of other security agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), hunters and other community-based vigilante groups, in their collective efforts to safeguard lives and property across the State.
He noted that, in addition to the Brigade Headquarters in Birnin Kebbi, the operationalisation of the 281 Tank Battalion in Yauri and the 381 Artillery Regiment in Kaoje would further strengthen and streamline counter-insurgency and combat operations across the State.
According to him, the latest operational developments are the outcome of the relentless efforts of Governor Nasir Idris, and his persistent advocacy for additional security deployments, backed by the requisite manpower, equipment and armament to address the peculiar and evolving security challenges confronting the State.
He assured that the Kebbi State Government would continue to provide the necessary support and cooperation to all security agencies operating in the State as they discharge their constitutional responsibilities of protecting lives and property and combating criminality.
Alhaji Yakubu Ahmed commended Governor Nasir Idris for his responsive and result-oriented leadership, which, he said, has contributed significantly to the progress being recorded across the State.
The Commissioner called on the people of Kebbi State to continue to cooperate fully with security agencies by promptly providing credible and useful information on the activities, locations and movements of bandits, insurgents and other criminal elements.
Editing by BASIRAT MEMUDU
