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From Noah Ebije, Kaduna
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has pledged the cooperation of all governors with the military, towards bringing a successful end to the war against bandits and terrorists across the country.
Governor Sani, who was apparently reacting to the number of cases of banditry attacks reported in past few weeks in Kaduna and parts of Abuja, noted with dismay that the fight against banditry and terrorism had, in the recent weeks, suffered setbacks.
He, however, expressed confidence that the Nigerian Armed Forces will live up to expectations by ending banditry and terrorism in the country.
The governor gave the pledge at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna, yesterday, as he laid the wreath in honour of the country’s fallen heroes during the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day.
Speaking with newsmen shortly after the ceremony, which had in attendance, commanders and commandants of military commands and formation in Kaduna, Governor Sani said the country will never forget fallen heroes who fought and died in defence of Nigeria’s territorial integrity.
The governor said: “Today’s event offers us the opportunity to honour our veterans. It also give us the opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices, bravery and commitment of our fallen heroes who lost their lives in the defence of our territory integrity.
“We also have to appreciate our armed forces generally, the Army, Air Force and Navy as well as all other security agencies for their efforts in trying to ensure we have peace in our country.
“Of course, the fight against banditry and terrorism in Nigeria is something that is on course.
“In the recent weeks, we had some setbacks, but I have no doubt in my mind, because I have confidence in our armed forces and of course, Mr. President has also made it clear we have to come up with time frame on when this battle against banditry and terrorism has to end.
“We are going to corporate with the armed forces in our capacities as governors and the Federal Government, to ensure this war against banditry and terrorism is brought to a successful end.”
Highlight on the occasion was laying of the wreaths by the senior government and military officials and 21 gun salutes in honour of the fallen heroes.
The governor, thereafter, visited wounded soldiers at the Nigerian Air Force Hospital, and 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital, Kaduna where he donated medical equipment and other items like wheelchairs, blankets and other medical supplies to the hospitals.
