Against the backdrop of sustained bombardment of t#rrorist hideouts in the North West geo-political zone, particularly Kaduna State, Arewa groups and residents of the state have applauded the current efforts toward bringing an end to the reign of terror in the area.?
The groups and residents confirmed to, troops under the command of the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Mechanised Division, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja, with the active support of the Air Force, have inflicted heavy casualties on the terrorists in various camps located in Birnin Gwari communities and its environs.?
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They noted that the deployment of military artillery against the terrorists in their hideouts has brought relative calm to the state, adding that incidences of kidnapping have reduced while residents now move about to conduct their businesses with less fear.?
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However, others expressed reservations about the reported successes of the security agencies lately, saying such gains had turned out to be temporary in the past.?
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A resident of Kabala Costain, a suburb in Kaduna, Malam Muri Lawal, told The Guardian that peace has returned to his area.?
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“We thank God that the military has been able to curb the activities of the bandits and kidnappers and peace has returned to our environment.?
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“We are praying the military should continue this good work they have started and bring a permanent end to all these problems in our state and country,” said Lawal, who is a car electrician.?
Source: Guardian
