The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken a significant step toward combating insecurity in the North-west with the launch of the air component of “Operation Fansar Yamma Sector 2.” The initiative, unveiled on Monday in Katsina by the Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru-Abubakar, aims to address the persistent threats of banditry and other criminal activities in the region.
Speaking at the event, Alhaji Badaru-Abubakar highlighted the critical role the operation will play in restoring peace, stability, and security in affected communities. He described it as a collaborative effort to counter terrorism, which has caused devastating losses and displaced countless families.
“It is a comprehensive joint operation to defeat those who seek to undermine our collective peace, security, stability, and prosperity,” he stated.
The Defence Minister also noted that the challenge of terrorism extends beyond Nigeria, affecting countries across the Sahel and beyond. “The scourge of terrorism is not unique to Nigeria. Across the Sahel and beyond, countries are all confronting security threats,” he remarked, adding that the consequences in Nigeria’s North-west have been particularly dire, with significant loss of lives and mass displacement of families.
Reaffirming the government’s unwavering commitment to restoring peace, he assured citizens of ongoing efforts to improve the quality of life in the region. Operation Fansar Yamma, he explained, represents a unified approach to eradicating criminal elements and fostering stability in vulnerable communities.
As the air component of the operation commences, hopes are high that this initiative will bring much-needed relief to the North-west and reinforce the government’s resolve to safeguard lives and property across the nation.
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