The Minister of Defence, Gen Christopher Musa (retd) has ordered security forces to confront armed bandits and terrorists without hesitating, saying any operator who fails to eliminate criminals under the guise of waiting for orders would be viewed as collaborating with them.
Musa today charged the security operatives in Sokoto State as he commissioned 62 operational cars and security equipment worth ₦27.127 billion bought by the Sokoto State Government to bolster security operations across the state, according to The PUNCH.
“When you are deployed, don’t wait for any order from anybody to shoot any bandit or any terrorist,” the minister said.
“Any person who refuses to shoot or kill any bandit or terrorist in the name of waiting for an order will be treated as a bandit. Firearms and Weapons
The minister said the intervention was a showcase of strategic leadership and he also lauded Governor Ahmed Aliyu for his consistent support to security services with logistics and operational equipment.
“This event is not just the unveiling of security assets. He said, “It is a demonstration of responsible governance, strategic leadership and our collective determination to strengthen the security architecture of Sokoto State and Nigeria as a whole.
Musa, who identified himself as “a proud son of Sokoto”, said the state has remained one of the most peaceful in the country because of teamwork between government, security forces and inhabitants.
The new armoured vehicles and tactical equipment would enhance operational mobility, intelligence collection and force protection in the battle against banditry, terrorism and kidnapping, he said. Security Products & Services
The Minister of Defence, however, warned security troops not to ignore the assets gained recently.
This equipment cost billions of naira. “We don’t want to give them to you and have you throw them away or mishandle them. ‘They must be for the use for which they were brought,’ he stated.
Musa told officers to be professional, but also warned them to safeguard innocent individuals, and act decisively against criminals.
“You are not to go there and squeeze the people or hassle the people. “You are there to protect them and to work with them to clear out bandits and terrorists operating in your area,” he added.
Earlier, Governor Ahmed Aliyu had stated the recent action was part of the continued commitment of his administration in security since coming into office. Administration.
He said the state government purchased bullet proof cars, Buffalo Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs), 320 motorbikes, 3,200 security gadgets, 2,000 bullet proof helmets and jackets, 200 night vision goggles, thermal devices and other tactical equipment.
“We are distributing 62 vehicles and the security equipment mentioned above in total. The governor stated, “The vehicles and security gadgets cost the Sokoto State Government ₦27.127 billion.
Aliyu said the state has spent more than ₦36 billion in the past on security interventions such as operating cars, motorbikes, military and police barracks, the formation of Sokoto State Community Guard Corps and support to Nigerian Air Force Base.
The governor added that his government has forwarded a measure to the State House of Assembly proposing tougher punishment for informants supporting criminals. Government.
‘The law is before the State House of Assembly and we will sign the bill without any delay after it is enacted,’ he said.
He said also that the state government has approved the building of a Command and Control Centre to improve surveillance and coordination of security operations across the state.
Governor Aliyu urged locals to continue providing genuine intelligence to security services, adding that fighting banditry demands joint effort.
“Security is a collective responsibility and we shall overcome every security challenge facing our state,” he stated.
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