File: The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has condoled with victims of the recent terrorist attacks in Zamfara State and directed the military to intensify ongoing counter-terrorism operations across the North-West.
The minister expressed his condolences to the people of Bungudu Local Government Area and other affected communities following the recent wave of attacks by terrorists.
In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Ahmad Dan-Wudil, on Sunday, Matawalle reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to restoring peace and improving security despite the recent escalation of attacks in parts of the North-West.
He directed the leadership of Operation Fansan Yamma to “remain resolute and sustain the offensive against terrorists in collaboration with other security agencies operating in the affected areas.”
