President Bola Tinubu has tasked the Nigerian military with eradicating banditry by 2025, according to the Minister of State for Defense, Bello Mohammed Matawalle. Speaking on Saturday at his residence in Gusau while addressing members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Matawalle assured that the military would fully comply with the President’s directive.

The former governor of Zamfara State disclosed that the Federal Government has finalized plans to deploy additional troops and advanced military equipment to combat insecurity in the North-West region.

Matawalle highlighted informants aiding bandits as a critical challenge in the fight against insecurity. “The Federal Government and military chiefs are very much disturbed over the issue of informants aiding the bandits. That is the major challenge for not winning the war against bandits,” he said.

The Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to restoring peace and security in the region.