During a working visit to Headquarters 8 Division and Operation HADARIN DAJI’s Area of Responsibility in Sokoto, the Honourable Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, urged troops of Operation HADARIN DAJI to remain vigilant until the entire country is completely safe.
Expressing his appreciation for the troops’ efforts in curbing insecurity, Minister Abubakar emphasized their crucial role in maintaining peace not only in the northwest states but also in adjoining regions. He assured the troops of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to their welfare and underscored the President’s awareness of the operational challenges they face.
“The successes being recorded in the war against insecurity are a result of President Tinubu’s unwavering support to the military and the synergy among those in charge of the security architecture of the country,” Minister Abubakar stated. He emphasized that with necessary equipment, determination, and cooperation among security agencies, insecurity would soon be eradicated.
During his visit, the Minister was briefed by Major General Godwin Mutkut, the General Officer Commanding 8 Division and Commander of Joint Taskforce (North West) Operation HADARIN DAJI, on the operational activities, achievements, and challenges of the division and the operation.
In addition to the military engagements, Minister Abubakar also met with His Eminence Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto, and His Excellency Alhaji Idris Mohammed Gobir, the Deputy Governor of Sokoto State. He sought their support for the military’s efforts to enhance security, assuring them of increased operational tempo to mitigate insecurity in the Northwest region.
The visit underscores the government’s commitment to ensuring national security and highlights the vital role of the military in achieving this goal.