Nation At Risk: Defence Minister Demands Action Against Banditry

Nation At Risk: Defence Minister Demands Action Against Banditry

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has stressed the urgent need for increased funding to tackle banditry and other security challenges across Nigeria. Speaking during the 2025 budget defence session with the Joint Senate…Nation At Risk: Defence Minister Demands Action Against Banditry

and House Committees on Defence at the National Assembly in Abuja, Matawalle highlighted the limitations of the current defence budget.

According to a statement by Ministry spokesperson Daberechi Asonye, the Minister emphasized the importance of collaboration with lawmakers, praising the commitment of the House and Senate Committees on Defence. Matawalle noted that their support has been crucial to the Ministry’s achievements so far.

He pointed out the inadequacy of the existing budget, stating:

“With the right equipment, we can significantly resolve the battle against banditry.”

In 2024, the Ministry could only procure a limited number of Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs), leaving many regions underserved. Matawalle appealed for an increased allocation in 2025 to ensure essential equipment reaches areas under fresh attacks, enabling swift and decisive actions.

The legislative committees assured the Minister of their commitment to working with the Defence Ministry to achieve President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda on Security.

Matawalle, accompanied by Permanent Secretary Ambassador Gabriel Tanimu Aduda and other Ministry directors, expressed gratitude for the ongoing support from lawmakers, calling for sustained cooperation to address Nigeria’s security challenges effectively.

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