Please End Insecurity Now, I know You’re Capable, Yahaya Bello Tells Army

• “I want to sincerely appreciate the good works that you have started so far, and we will continue to support you”

Yahaya Bello, governor of Kogi state, says he has no shred of doubt about the ability of Nigeria security agencies, especially the army, to address the security challenges that ravage the country.

Bello, who admitted that the insecurity in the country had gone on for too long, called on the Nigerian army to put an end to the menace.

Bello made the call during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Nigerian Army Wives Association (NAOWA) wellness centre in Abuja, on Monday.

In recent times, Nigeria has witnessed an inexorable rise in insecurity with spate of kidnappings, killings, and arson in different parts of the country.

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Speaking on the development, the Kogi governor urged the Nigerian army to tackle the challenges head on and unleash the wrath of the government those who have taken up arms against the state.

Yahaya Bello

He commended the armed forces for the “good works” done so far, and urged them to finish up so they can reunite their families.

“There are a lot of conflicts that are going on today and I know that Nigerian armed forces are not weak armed forces. The Nigerian armed forces are strong, capable, and able,” the governor was quoted to have said by NAN.

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“Please end this thing now. Help to resolve this problem, and deal decisively with the criminals who take up arms against the state.

“Let our men in uniform be safe and secure, finish the job and return to their wives and children.

“I want to sincerely appreciate the good works that you have started so far, and we will continue to support you and give you all the necessary encouragement.”

The governor commended NAOWA for the initiative to establish the wellness centre, and said the centre will cater to the welfare of the personnel as well as civilians.

On his part, Buba Marwa, chairman of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), said the agency will partner NOAWA to ensure speedy completion of the project.

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