The Northern Elders Progressive Group has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s efforts in the fight against insecurity in the Northern region.

Chairman of Arewa Elders Progressive Group in Northwest, Alhaji Mustafa Aliyu Dutsin Ma, in a statement on Thursday, praised Tinubu’s new strategy, dubbed “Fansan Yamma,” which has recorded significant positive results in the region.

According to the Northern Elders, President Tinubu’s aggressive approach to tackling insecurity, particularly his decision to use military force to crush bandits in their hideouts without mercy, has shown promising results.

The group expressed confidence in Tinubu’s ability to tackle the issue head-on, citing his Defense Minister’s recent visit to the epicentre of banditry in Sokoto State as a testament to his bravery and commitment.

The Minister of State, Mohammed Bello Matawalle, recently visited the eastern part of Sokoto State, where banditry activities have escalated.

The Northern Elders described that visit as a “major achievement” towards sustaining President Tinubu’s fight against insecurity.

“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 own places without mercy,” the group stated.

The Elders urged northern governors, especially those in the northwest, to collaborate with the federal government to achieve lasting success in the fight against banditry.

They specifically praised Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto for bringing federal might to bear against the challenges.

The group assured President Tinubu of their fatherly role of advising, support, and goodwill to achieve his objectives of ensuring peace, unity, and cohesion for all Nigerians.

They commended the efforts of Minister Matawalle, the Chief of Defense Staff, and gallant soldiers for their sacrifices in bringing peace and security to areas of the north previously uninhabitable due to insecurity.

“We advised President Bola Tinubu to extend the gesture of such on-the-spot visit of Minister of State Defense and his military commanders to other neighbouring states in the region to booster the morale of military operations,” said the Elders group. This development is a significant boost to President Tinubu’s efforts to address the longstanding issue of insecurity in the region.”

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