Barau Urges Kano Communities to Support New Army Formations Against Banditry

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has commended the Nigerian Army for deploying a new battalion and an artillery regiment to Kano State, describing the move as a strategic and timely intervention to strengthen security in the state and the North-West geopolitical zone.

Senator Barau said the establishment of the 24 Battalion in Tudun Wada and the 311 Artillery Regiment in Dambatta demonstrates President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s unwavering commitment and determination to tackle all forms of violent criminality across the country.

In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, the Deputy President of the Senate also praised the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, for his visionary leadership and proactive efforts to reposition the Nigerian Army to address security challenges.

“This strategic deployment is highly commendable. It underscores the commitment of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to decisively deal with insecurity and secure the lives and properties of all Nigerians in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda on security.

He also commended the Executive Governor of Kano State, His Excellency, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, for his dedication and commitment to protecting lives and property in the state.

He noted that cooperation between the state government and the military is essential to ensuring the full operational capacity of the newly established units.

Senator Barau further urged host communities in Dambatta, Tudun Wada and other parts of Kano State to provide unwavering support to the Nigerian Army and other security agencies.

“The fight against banditry and other forms of criminality is a collective one. I urge all our traditional leaders, community leaders and residents to cooperate fully with the military, share timely intelligence and support these newly established formations to succeed. Without community support, our security agencies cannot fully defeat these criminals,” he said.

He reaffirmed that the Senate would continue to provide the necessary legislative support and ensure adequate resources for the Armed Forces and other security agencies to defeat banditry and all forms of criminality in the country.