Minister of Defence Commends Nigeria Army’s Quick intervention against Bandit Activities in Niger State and Environs
The Honourable Minister of State for Defence (HMOSD) Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle commended the Nigerian Army in their recent efforts on operations around Tungar Mangwaro in Niger State
The Honourable Minister said their Proactiveness and gallant services on 10 December 2023 which led to the neutralization of over 30 armed Bandits in Niger State.
2 most wanted notorious bandits, Ali Kawajo and Shehu Rakef led groups were neutralized.
Ali Kawajo was the chief mastermind behind the train bombing attack and kidnap of over 100 passengers in 2022 and also the recent kidnap of students of Federal University Gusau in Zamfara State.
It will also be recalled that Both Ali Kawajo and Shehu Rakef has been finger behind most Bandit attack and activities in Kaduna, Niger and Zamfara States, they are also alleged to be behind most attack especially along road Abuja – Kaduna axis.
The Honourable Minister of state Defence, Dr Bello Matewalle Particularly, congratulated the Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen TA Lagbaja and the Nigeria Army for this major achievement while encouraging them not to relent on their efforts in fighting insecurity in the country….