The Federal Government has reaffirmed its resolve to end insecurity in Nigeria through proactive operations, strategic planning and stronger collaboration with state governments.
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, stated this on Monday in Kano during a condolence and assessment visit to the Kano State Government House over the bandit attack of August 29, 2026, in Chiroma Village, Garun Mallam LGA.
Matawalle assured the Kano State Government and residents that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains committed to defeating insecurity and restoring lasting peace nationwide.
“The President has constituted a committee to develop a Five-Year Defence and Security Plan. This will guide our long-term approach to tackling security threats across the country,” the Minister said.
He disclosed that following the incident, the Commander of 3 Brigade, Kano, Brigadier General Jimoh, led a joint rescue operation with personnel of the Joint Task Force from Hawan-Kwano and Kwanar Dangora camps. The operation led to the rescue of kidnapped victims around Yan-Kifi Bridge and Marabar Kwari areas of Garun Mallam LGA.
The Minister commended the troops for their courage and prompt response, and said the Federal Government would continue to strengthen the operational capacity of the Armed Forces and other security agencies.
“We will continue doing everything possible to support our security services to ensure our country is safe. I assure you that soon, insecurity will be a thing of the past, and we will all live in peace and prosperity,” he said.
Matawalle emphasized that defeating insecurity requires collective effort across all levels of government, and urged citizens to provide timely and credible information to security agencies.
He assured Kano State of increased Federal Government support, including the deployment of additional fighting vehicles, weapons and other operational enablers.
The Minister earlier held a closed-door security meeting with commanders of 3 Brigade and other formations in Kano, where he charged them to sustain ongoing operations.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf thanked the Minister for the visit and pledged the state’s continued collaboration with the Federal Government to ensure security and stability in Kano.
