The Nigerian Army has assured the people of Sokoto State that it will deploy everything at its disposal to ensure that insecurity is reduced to the barest minimum in the state.
The General Officer Commanding 8 Division Nigerian Army and Commander of Joint Taskforce North West Operation HADARIN DAJI, Major General Godwin Micheal Mutkut, state this when he paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Governor of Sokoto State, Dr Aliyu Ahmed.
GOC 8 DIVISION PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO GOVERNOR OF SOKOTO STATE SAYS INSECURITY WILL BE DEFEATED SOON
The General Officer Commanding 8 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Joint Taskforce North West Operation HADARIN DAJI Major General Godwin Micheal Mutkut in Sokoto, paid a… pic.twitter.com/lA1OHALDxT
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The General Officer Commanding while sympathizing with the Governor and victims of recent attacks in one of the communities of the state, stated that the visit was to felicitate with the Governor who was recently sworn in following his victory at the polls.
General Mutkut also stated that the visit was also to discuss ways of ensuring the safety and security of the state
The Governor of the state while responding praised the Nigerian Army for its professional conduct during and after the elections. He assured the General Officer Commanding of his government’s willingness to support the Division in all areas of need especially where it affects logistics.
The Governor reiterated his stance on doing everything humanly possible to crush insecurity in Sokoto State which he said was one of his 9-point agenda.
The GOC was accompanied by the Chief of Staff Brigadier General SS Ahmed, Garrison Commander Brigadier General T Ahmed and Formation Commanders.
