A statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu released in Abuja on Saturday, said the order had become necessary in view of the fact that the bandits had been killing, maiming and extorting innocent citizens.
The statement quoted President Buhari as saying, “This group was formed by the military to secure the geo-political zone from the activities of bandits. Fundamentally, it is your responsibility to secure the country.“As the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, I believe you are capable of doing it.
“Nigeria deserves peace. The rainy season is good and we are already achieving food security, but we need peace.President, accompanied by Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina, assured the troops that the Federal Government would provide all the necessary support for the restoration of peace in the country.“I appreciate all your efforts but you can do more. I don’t want any bandit spared,’’ he added.
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