File: The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle

Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has expressed confidence that insecurity will soon be overcome in Nigeria, saying the Federal Government is intensifying security operations and planning to restore lasting peace across the country.

Matawalle spoke on Monday in Kano during a condolence and assessment visit to the state government following the August 29 bandit attack on Chiroma village in Garun Mallam Local Government Area, Arise News reported.

The minister said the government was combining proactive security operations, strategic planning and stronger collaboration with state governments to tackle the country’s security challenges.

He said President Bola Tinubu’s administration remained committed to defeating insecurity and creating a safer environment for Nigerians.