By Habibu Harisu
Alhaji Isa Muhammad, the District Head of Sabon Birni in Sokoto State commended the Nigerian military on their onslaughts against bandits in the area.
Muhammad gave the commendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Sokoto.
He noted that the interventions by Nigerian AirForce (NAF) and Nigerian Army had restored normalcy in the area, which recently witnessed killings and displacement of communities by bandits.
The district head assured the military of maximum support in order to achieve the desired results.
He also lauded NAF for conducting medical outreach where people in his community were given free treatment and food items, stressing that the gesture had enhanced peoples well-being.
Muhammad advised members of the community to shun all forms of restiveness and support law enforcement agencies in their task to restore permanent peace in the area.
He also called on the people to continue to live in harmony with the security agents.
The district head refuted claims that security personnel from Niger Republic were protecting Nigerians against the bandits in the area.
He said Nigerian troops have been rooted in the area and recording successes as residents were witnessing relief, as the hitherto daily attacks by bandits had stopped.
The monarch further commended Gov. Aminu Tambuwal for his commitment and concerns over the plights of the people across the state.
Source: NAN News