The Northern Youth Forum, NYF, has expressed hopes that the
activities of bloodthirsty bandits in the North-West region may soon come to an
end.
The group is reacting to successes recently recorded by the
Nigerian military after the relocation of the minister of state for defence,
Bello Matawalle, and the military chiefs to Sokoto State.
Recall that President Bola Tinubu had on September 1,
directed the relocation of the minister and the service chiefs to the region to
tackle the growing security crisis particularly banditry.
On September 4, the minister and the service chiefs arrived
Sokoto with a vow to eliminate all criminal elements from the region.
On Thursday night, the troops eliminated a notorious bandit
commander, Kachallah Buzu and several of his fighters in Zamfara State.
According to reports, the operation, which took place in
Mayanchi village, followed an ambush laid by the military after intelligence
reports on the terrorists’ movements.
There are reports that the popular bandit leader, Turji
Bello has also fled the region following the heavy presence of the military.
Reacting, NYF in a statement issued on Sunday by its
President, Alhaji Bagudu Mohammed Kudu said hope has finally returned to the
Northwest.
“We have always believed in the capabilities of our Armed
Forces, and their bravery and sacrifice will never be in doubt. However, what
was lacking was the political will to tackle the bandits head-on.
“President Tinubu’s decision to send Matawalle and service
chiefs to the theatre of operation has filled this gap, and the results are
evident for all to see.
“The Minister’s presence has energized the troops, and his
strategic leadership has brought a new sense of purpose to the operation.
“As the bandits, led by the notorious Turji Bello, flee in
disarray, we cannot help but feel a sense of pride and gratitude towards the
entire security apparatus”, the statement added.
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