Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has publicly commended the Nigerian Army for its sustained and dedicated efforts in addressing the pressing security challenges within his state and across the nation.
The governor offered this commendation on Wednesday during a high-level visit to the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, at the Nigerian Army Headquarters located in Abuja. The details of this meeting were later disclosed in an official statement released to the public on Thursday.
During their discussions, Governor Radda specifically praised the remarkable dedication and resilience demonstrated by the army troops who are actively combating banditry and other severe security threats in Katsina State. He stated that the profound sacrifices made by these personnel have directly led to significant and noticeable improvements in the overall security situation on the ground.
The governor also lauded the army chief for his continuous and unwavering support provided to the troops stationed in the state. He made particular mention of General Oluyede’s recent operational visit to Katsina, which he said served as a major boost to the morale and fighting spirit of all personnel operating in the region.
Looking forward, Governor Radda expressed his administration’s full readiness and willingness to partner with the Nigerian Army in establishing an additional military unit within the state. He emphasized that this strategic move would further strengthen the capacity and reach of security operations against criminal elements.
Furthermore, he acknowledged the productive and effective synergy already existing between the state-sponsored Katsina Community Watch Corps and the army formations. The governor stressed that such collaborative efforts are absolutely key to decisively defeating the criminal elements and restoring lasting peace to the communities.
In his response, Lieutenant General Oluyede thanked Governor Radda for the visit and the kind words. He solemnly pledged the army’s continued and unwavering commitment to its primary duty of protecting all law-abiding citizens and creating a secure environment conducive for economic growth and social activities.
The Army Chief also expressed his sincere appreciation to the government and the people of Katsina State for their consistent support of the army’s operations and personnel. He concluded by calling for a sustained cooperation between the civil populace and the military in the ongoing collective fight to eradicate insecurity.
