December 14, (THEWILL) – President Buhari has again assured Nigerians of his ‘Will’ to smoke out terrorists in any part of the country.
Buhari gave the assurances during a meeting with Sokoto State governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal at the presidential villa on Monday night in Abuja.
Briefing State House Correspondents on the security situation in Sokoto State, Tambuwal said he advised the President to declare a full-scale emergency in terrorists’ enclaves in the state, adding that the action would enable the Armed Forces to carry out their operations without hindrance in all enclaves affected by the declaration.
He said that the operations, once conceived and ready for execution, should be carried out simultaneously in the states where the terrorists have strongholds such as Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, Kaduna, Niger and Kebbi states; as well as elsewhere, where the criminals have hideouts.
Tambuwal called on the President to give a premium to the deployment of more manpower to all troubled areas just as he advocated for the procurement of sophisticated equipment, particularly, modern technology-which use is now centred around the deployment of drones globally.
The Governor said, he also appealed to President Buhari to consider popular opinions suggesting the recall of retired personnel for engagement in the war against terrorists and the recruitment of more personnel in all the security services.
He suggested that, in view of the security situation in the Sahel, which has escalated tension in the sub-region, the need to ask the Economic Community of West African States, (ECOWAS), to seek extensive cooperation with the United Kingdom, France and the United States of America on security issues becomes imperative.
President Buhari, however, assured Tambuwal of the commitment and support of the Federal Government, towards the full restoration of peace and security.
Speaking further with Tambuwal, he said: “I have the full assurance of our security chiefs that these heartless bandits and criminals will be smoked out, wherever they might be, and brought to justice. We will not rest until this is achieved.
“May the souls of the victims Rest In Peace. Amen. My vow is that this tragic loss of lives will not be in vain.”
