President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned Saturday’s killing of 45 persons by armed bandits in Birnin Gwari LGA of Kaduna state and unveiled a string of security measures to combat the security challenges plaguing the area and other volatile areas.
The presidency unveiled the new measures in a series of tweets via the presidential handle @NGRPresident.
See tweets below: “The killings in Birnin Gwari are regrettable. To bring an end to the bloodletting, and ensure that the criminals behind it are brought to justice, President @MBuhari has approved a new military battalion, a new Police Area Command, and two additional Div Police HQs, for the area.
“The Federal Government will do everything in its power, working with @GovKaduna and @contactkdsg , to ensure the security of lives and property in Kaduna State — and all other troubled areas. Additional security deployments ongoing – @HQNigerianArmy
@PoliceNG and @NigAirForce
“Last week, @NigAirForce took delivery of 2 brand new Mi-35M helicopter gunships to boost internal security in the country. The Air Force has also established a Quick Response Wing (QRW) in Taraba State.
“2/ @PoliceNG have inaugurated a Mobile Squadron in Takum, Taraba State, in an effort to boost security and restore peace and orderliness in troubled areas of the state.
#SecuringNigeria
“3/ President @MBuhari has approved the creation of a new Area Command and two additional Divisional Police Headquarters in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, to curtail bandits and boost security in the Birnin Gwari—Zamfara area”
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