Minister Of Defence Matawalle Takes Action After Kaduna Village Bombing

Minister Of Defence Matawalle Takes Action After Kaduna Village Bombing

Dr. Muhammed Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence, accompanied by Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, has headed a significant delegation to visit and convey the Federal Government’s condolences to the victims of the recent accidental bombing carried out by the Nigerian Army in Agabi Local Government, Kaduna State.

The Minister, while deploring the unfortunate incident, emphasized that despite the occurrence, the ongoing battle against insurgency and terrorism must persist.

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“We are not going to relent in our fight against terrorism because these criminals must be defeated.

“We are going to continue fighting the criminals till we succeed against banditry and other criminalities in this country,” he said.

He mentioned that the President had instructed him to lead a distinguished delegation in expressing condolences to the people and government of Kaduna State, addressing both the families of the deceased victims and those currently undergoing treatment in the hospital.

In line with this directive, the Minister visited the Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital in Kaduna, where the injured victims were receiving medical attention, as well as the Government House to convey the Federal Government’s condolences to the State’s residents.

Accompanied by high-ranking military officials, including Gen Christopher G. Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff, and Lt Gen TA Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff, Matawalle assured the State Government of the Federal Government’s commitment to supporting the victims’ families. He also pledged the establishment of a robust inquiry panel to determine the cause of the incident and prevent its recurrence in the future.

In response, the Governor of Kaduna State, Mal Uba Sani, represented by Deputy Governor Dr Hadiza Balarabe, extended heartfelt sympathies to the affected families. She emphasized the need for the Federal Government’s support in caring for the victims, expressing that the State Government alone couldn’t fulfill all their needs. Despite the tragic incident, the State Government has been successful in maintaining calm within the state.

“We have had engagement with Clerics of the state to seek their support in talking with the affected communities for their understanding in order to douse the heated tension caused by this sad event,” she said.

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