The Nigerian Army has reassured the people of Sokoto State of its readiness to get rid of all criminal activities in every part of the state.
The General Officer Commander, 8 Division, Maj. Gen. Godwin Mutkut, said the division would leave no stone unturned in bringing to book all criminals, including arsonists, marauders, that were involved in the recent attacks in some part of the state.
Recall that bandits on Saturday evening attacked some communities in Gwadabawa and Tangaza local government area of the state, killing fewer than 50 persons.
Mutkut, on Wednesday, paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Sokoto State, Dr Ahmed Sokoto.
He said the Nigerian Army had resolved to end insecurity in the state within the shortest possible time.
He noted that the dastardly act that happened in Gwadabawa and Tangaza local government would never repeat itself again.
“We have put all machinery in place to apprehend those behind the dastardly act in Gwadabawa and Tangaza local government,” he added.
He assured residents of the state of the Army’s renewed commitment to ending the activities of bandits in the state.
The GOC, who is also the Commander, Joint Task Force in the North-West , codenamed Operation Hadarin Daji, said, “We will leave no stone unturned in bringing to book all criminals including arsonists, marauders operating in the region.”
In his remarks, the governor thanked the GOC for the visit and assured the troops of the necessary support that would be required to rid the state of criminals.
