The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Olufemi Oluyede, has directed troops in Zamfara State to intensify operations against bandits in the North-West. During his maiden operational visit to the theatre of Operation Fansan Yamma in Gusau, he declared that Nigeria must be made safe "at all costs." Oluyede emphasized the need for renewed military efforts and called for enhanced aerial support to combat insecurity in the region. He praised the troops for recent gains but stressed that more needed to be done to restore national sovereignty. The CDS assured that the military leadership remains committed to providing the necessary support for successful operations. No specific timelines or new policy directives were announced during the visit.
Olufemi Oluyede demands Nigeria be made safe "at all costs" while visiting troops in Gusau, yet offers no explanation for why previous military efforts in Zamfara failed to prevent the current crisis. The renewed call for aerial support suggests past operations lacked critical resources, leaving communities vulnerable for years. Residents of Zamfara have borne the brunt of this gap, with no assurance that fresh promises will translate to on-ground safety. The cost of failure continues to be measured in lives lost and displaced families.
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