War on Bandits: Nigerian Army Establishes Special Camp
in Niger State
As the fight against banditry and kidnappings receive a boost,
the Nigerian Army is to establish a special camp around the
troubled areas confronted with insecurity in Niger State .
Governor Abubakar Sani Bello disclosed this when he went on
a progress assessment tour of the special Army super camp 4
operation Sahel sanity, in Faskari, Katsina State along with his
Kaduna State counterpart, Mallam Nasir Ahmed El-rufai who when they
were received by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur
Yusuf Buratai.
The Special Army Camp 4, which is an Army operation, code
named”Sahel Sanity” was recently established to deal with security
issues in the North-Western States and Niger State in the
North-Central region.
Governor Sani Bello said that forests in Niger State share
boundaries with North Western states and as a result, have suffered
similar fate hence the need for such special Camp on which he is
optimistic will bring an end to the security challenges in the
region.
” I am also made to understand that more camps are coming up,
one in Niger State which I believe will go a long way towards
addressing these challenges”, he said.
The Governor assured that with such camps in place, the
environment will be secured and safe for the inhabitants, thereby
making life and farming activities return to normal as those mostly
affected are rural dwellers.
Following the briefs they received so far on the successes
recorded by the Super Camp 4, the Governor says it has boosted the
confidence of the people in the area as reflected in the
agricultural activities going on in the areas.
Both Governors commend President Muhammadu Buhari for the
initiative of setting up the special camps and also applaud the
efforts of the Chief of Army Staff, officers and men of the Nigeria
Army for their resilience in bringing succour to the local
communities.
The Governors however reaffirmed their belief that the military
will win over the criminal elements.
The Governors also condoled with the Army and families of those
who lost their lives in the fight to restore safety of the people
in the country.
Mary Noel-Berje
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Niger State