June 05, (THEWILL) – The Federal Government has reassured personnel of the Armed Forces of President Bola Tinubu-led administration’s dedication to providing them with the necessary equipment and training to bolster their readiness against insurgency and terrorism.
A statement posted on X by the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation said the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, gave the assurance on Wednesday when he visited the military operations theatre in Katsina.
While speaking at the 213 Forward Operating Base in Katsina to Operation Hadarin Daji, the Minister commended President Tinubu’s remarkable achievements in the campaign against insurgency and related crimes.
While applauding the dedication and sacrifices of the troops, Abubakar affirmed the government’s resolve to apprehend the perpetrators behind the killing of five soldiers in Abia State to prevent future occurrences.
The Minister also held an interactive meeting with officers and troops stationed at the Headquarters of the 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army and Sector 2 Joint Task Force Operation Hadarin Daji, Katsina, to assess their readiness in responding to security challenges in the area.
He also visited the Nigerian Army Medical Center in Katsina, where he extended condolences to military personnel wounded in combat operations.
The Commanding Air Component of 213 Forward Operation Hadarin Daji, Air Commodore G. I. Jibia, appreciated the Minister’s visit, noting its potential to raise troop morale.
