Yusuf lauds military’s efforts against banditry

Abba Yusuf of Kano State has commended the Nigerian Army and other security agencies for their swift response to the recent banditry attacks in parts of the state.

This is contained in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature, in Kano on Wednesday.

Yusuf made the commendation while receiving the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division, Nigerian Army, Kaduna, Maj.-Gen. Abubakar Wase, paid him a courtesy call at the Government House, Kano.

The Governor expressed appreciation to the military for their dedication and thanked President Bola Tinubu for appointing competent service chiefs who were committed to national security.

The governor announced the donation of 10 Hilux trucks and 60 motorcycles to the Joint Task Force operating in the affected areas.

Yusuf reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting security agencies in combating banditry, kidnapping, and cattle rustling.

Wase said that he visited Kano to assess the security situations in Shanono and Tsanyawa Local Governments.

Hee recalled his childhood memories of the Kano Government House, where his late father, retired Col. Muhammad Abdullahi-Wase, served as the Military Administrator of the state.

“I am here on a familiarity visit,” the GOC said, adding that he had visited the scenes of recent attacks to commend the officers.