Northern Elders don hail President Bola Tinubu‘s aggressive approach to tackling insecurity for the north, especially his decision to use military force to crush bandits without mercy.
According to Mustafa Dutsin Ma, Chairman of the Arewa Elders Progressive Group in the Northwest, Tinubu’s ‘Fansan Yamma’ strategy dey yield significant positive results. In a statement issued in Kaduna on Thursday, Dutsin Ma applaud Tinubu’s decision to take the fight to the bandits’ hideouts, describing it as a “major achievement” in the quest for peace and security.
The Northern Elders cite the recent visit of the Minister of State for Defense, Mohammed Matawalle, to the epicentre of banditry in Sokoto State as a testament to the President’s bravery and commitment. “We are convinced with greater joy that the federal government under President Tinubu is ready to approach the issue of insecurity aggressively, taking the bull by the horns to destroy bandits’ enclaves, reaching them in their places without mercy,” the group stated.
The group express confidence in Tinubu’s ability to tackle the issue head-on, urging northern governors to collaborate with the federal government to achieve lasting success in the fight against banditry. They specifically praise the Governor of Sokoto, Ahmed Aliyu, for bringing federal might to bear against the challenges, describing his efforts as “commendable.”
The Northern Elders assure Tinubu of their fatherly role of advising, support, and goodwill to achieve his objectives of ensuring peace, unity, and cohesion for all Nigerians. They also commend Minister Bello Matawalle, the Chief of Defense Staff, Christopher Musa, and gallant soldiers for their sacrifices in bringing peace and security to areas previously uninhabitable due to insecurity.
The group advise the president to extend the gesture of on-the-spot visits by the Minister of State for Defense and military commanders to other neglected states in the region to boost morale and military operations.
