Minister of state for defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has commended the Sokoto State government for its unwavering support for the armed forces and other security agencies.
He made the commendation at the Sokoto State Government House during the handover ceremony of 10 operational vehicles to the military deployed in the state.
The vehicles, consisting of eight Buffalo trucks and two Toyota Hilux vans, were donated by the state government as part of its ongoing collaboration with the federal government’s security initiatives in the North-West.
The donation followed a larger contribution made a few months ago when Governor Ahmad Aliyu donated 100 operational vehicles to security forces in the state to combat banditry and insurgency.
In a statement made available to journalists by his personal assistant on media, Ahmad Dan-Wudil, Matawalle expressed delight with the state government for its steadfast support.
He emphasised that the operational vehicles would greatly enhance the mobility, efficiency, and readiness of the security forces, enabling them to respond more effectively to security challenges.
“The security of our nation demands a collective effort at every level. The Sokoto State government has consistently demonstrated its dedication to this cause. These vehicles will significantly improve the operational capacity of our forces across the region,” Matawalle stated.
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division, Brig. Gen. I.A. Ajosin who received the vehicles, expressed gratitude to the state government on behalf of the Chief of Defence Staff for its continued support of military operations in the region.
Following the vehicle handover, Matawalle received an in-depth operational briefing from the Air Component of Joint Operation Hadarin Daji in the North-West.
The briefing provided a comprehensive analysis of recent successes, including neutralising several bandit leaders through coordinated air and ground offensives.
Dr. Matawalle praised the air component’s precision and effectiveness, commending recent missions that have significantly disrupted bandit activities. He reassured them that the federal government remained fully committed to addressing any challenges to ensure continued success.
