Tobias Sylvester
President Muhammadu Buhari is reportedly planning a secret major military operation against bandits and kidnappers in Katsina State.
President Buhari’s spokesperson, Garba Shehu announced in a statement on Sunday that the president has ordered the commencement of the operation.
“”President Muhammadu Buhari has authorised the commencement of a major military operation to sweep bandits and kidnappers out of Katsina State.
“A major proactive operation by Special Forces, which details are being kept secret, is now in progress to replace the reactive strikes against insurgent camps.
“To give a full effect to the exercise, a planning team is already in the state selecting targets and making preparations for the execution of the “unprecedented” operation.
“The Chief of Defence Staff, General Gabriel Olonisakin, who has been measured in issuing official statements on the oncoming exercise, briefed the President on the plan he intends to flag off shortly.”
The presidential aide also quoted President Buhari to have expressed sadness over the recent attacks in the state and extended his condolences to the families of those killed as well as prayed for the recovery of the injured.
KanyiDaily had reported how at least 47 persons were killed on Sunday morning during attacks in three local government areas of Katsina state.
