The Minister of State for Defence, BELLO MATAWALLE has directed the Chief of Defence Staff and other military chiefs to move to Sokoto with him as part of an intensified effort by the Federal Government to rid the North-West of the menace of banditry, kidnapping and terrorism.

A statement signed by the Director, Information and Public Relations of the Ministry of Defence, HENSHAW OGUBIKE, said the relocation underscores the unwavering commitment of the Federal Government to restore peace and security in the region.

The statement added that while in the North-West, the Minister and the Service Chiefs led by the Chief of Defence Staff will supervise operations and ensure that BELLO TURJI and his bandits’ gang are flushed out.

The statement noted that MATAWALLE assured the people of the entire North-West region that the security forces will not leave any stone unturned until they flush out the bandits.