President Bola Tinubu has issued a strong directive for the military to launch a final offensive against the Lakurawa insurgents, urging security forces to step up efforts to completely eliminate the threat in Kebbi State and across Nigeria.
The President’s order was delivered by the Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru-Abubakar, during his visit to Governor Nasir Idris in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday.
Badaru, who was in Kebbi to assess military operations and encourage troops, conveyed Tinubu’s deep appreciation for their hard work and his commitment to ending insecurity.
Speaking to journalists after meeting with Governor Idris at the Government House, Badaru spoke on the President’s satisfaction with the progress so far.
“We are not saying that we have ended insecurity, but we are improving gradually, slowly and steadily, and we will end it, Insha Allah,” he stated.
He explained that his visit aimed to review security efforts in the state and personally deliver Tinubu’s message of gratitude to the troops.
“The President is very appreciative of the work being done by the security forces across the country, especially here in Kebbi,” Badaru said.
He praised the troops’ performance in tackling the Lakurawa insurgents and shared Tinubu’s call for them to intensify their efforts.
“With the threat of Lakurawa, the troops have done so well. Mr President asked me to encourage them to keep pushing harder to block any further development of Lakurawa in the country.”
Badaru added that Tinubu is determined to see the complete defeat of the Lakurawa group.
“Let us finish them at this stage and from here. The military leadership assured me that they will not rest until Lakurawa is fully flushed out and Kebbi and indeed Nigeria is safe,” he concluded.
