Operation Sahel Sanity will Eliminate Banditry, Says Olonisakin - THISDAYLIVE

The Chief of Defence Staff , Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin, on Monday said the ongoing military operation codenamed Operation Sahel Sanity will successfully eliminate banditry in Katsina, Zamfara, Kaduna, Kebbi, Sokoto and Niger States.

The CDS, who was in Katsina on an operational visit to the Special Army Super Camp IV, Faskari, said: “Operation Sahel Sanity, which is a real term exercise will transit into operation aimed at tackling banditry in Katsina, Zamfara, Kaduna, Kebbi, Sokoto and Niger States. “To this end, I want to assure the Chief of Army Staff of the support of the Defence Headquarters in whatever capacity may be required towards achieving the objectives of the exercise.”

Earlier, the Chief of Army Staff , Lt. General Tukur Buratai, said troops in theatre of operations have apprehended numerous informants and logistics suppliers of bandits in North-west states.

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