The Minister of Defence, Mohammad Badaru, has ordered troops of Operation Fansar Yamma to intensify efforts to arrest notorious bandits’ leader Bello Turji. Badaru gave the order on Thursday while addressing the troops at the One Brigade Headquarters in Gusau, Zamfara State capital.
He said President Bola Tinubu has been following the activities of the troops in the past few months and has seen some levels of improvement in the operation against terrorists in the region. “The President has asked me to thank you and to urge you to do more to end insecurity in these areas of operation and the country. He is ready to provide all you need to end insecurity in the Northwest and Nigeria.
“I had some reassurances from the commanding officer and was pleased. I'm sure that we will reach the goal. Are you ready to finish with them? Are you ready to end it? Please get me Turji,' Badaru said.
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