Newnaija Sokoto State governor, Ahmed Aliyu has inspected a military jet and other facilities provided by the State Government in preparation for a new military operation code- named ‘FANSAR YAMMA’, geared towards ridding the North-West zone of banditry.
The Governor, in company of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, was at the Sultan Abubakar lll International Airport, Sokoto, where he inspected the temporary facility provided for the Nigerian military.
Gov. Aliyu commended President Bola Tinubu for being proactive in addressing the security challenges affecting the State.
He said the deployment of the fighter jet to Sokoto under the new operation was a clear testimony that banditry in the North-West zone would soon be history.
Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matwalle commended the Governor for his sustained support to the military.
He expressed optimism that with the Governor’s unwavering commitment, the military would succeed in the task of ridding Sokoto State of banditry.
He assured the people of the State and the North West zone of the military’s determination to ensure the protection of their lives and property.
(Editor: Ken Eseni)
