By Linus Aleke, Abuja
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has applauded the military for killing and bringing an end to the terror reign of Boderi – a wanted terrorist commander and his cohorts in Kaduna State.
The Minister, described the action of the Military as commendable adding that the Government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was committed in providing adequate security in every parts of the country.
Matawalle said, the bravery and professionalism of the troops needed to be sustained so that the country can stem out insecurity from the country.
He charged other state actors to cooperate with the Federal Government in the fight against insurgency and terrorism.
The Minister, reiterated Federal Government’s unflinching support and readiness to sustain cooperation towards eradicating terrorism in Nigeria.
Director of Press, Ministry of Defence, Mr. Henshaw Ogubike, in a statement, recalled that Boderi and his cohorts has been terrorising Kaduna and it’s environs for a very long time before his fall to the troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
He added that Boderi, as he was simply known, had for nearly a decade propagated a reign of fear, death and destruction in Kaduna State and neighboring Niger State.
According to the Minister, a major breakthrough has been recorded in Nigeria’s fight against banditry and terrorism by his fall.
He said that the notorious bandit, insurgent and ruthless killer, Boderi Isyaku, was killed in a gun duel alongside some of his fighters, by troops of the Nigerian Military, around Bada/Riyawa general areas of Chikun and Igabi LGAs.
The Minister pointed out that several air interdictions were carried out on terrorist hideout, which were all destroyed.
Dr. Matawalle enjoined Nigerians to support the Armed forces saying that Federal Government was doing everything possible within its reach to fight insecurity and restore the hope of Nigerians.
