From Femi Oyelola, Kaduna
The Arewa Youths Consultative Forum (AYCF), Northern Awareness Network (NAN), and the North West Solidarity Forum (NWSF) have thrown their weight behind the strategic military deployment proposed by the Defence Minister of State, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, which was aimed at relocating military assets to Sokoto State.
The groups said the joint effort was aimed at enhancing the joint military operations against bandits wreaking havoc in Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, and Kebbi States.
They described the initiative as a significant step in Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to combat the escalating security challenges inherent in the Northern region.
In a separate statements issued by the President General of the AYCF, Yerima Shettima, Chairman of NAN, Salihu Suleiman, and Spokesperson of the NWSF, Tanimu Danlawal, the groups stated that violence, criminality, and insurgency have continued to threaten the safety and socio-economic stability of Northern Nigeria.
They called for decisive action action to end the menace.
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