Lawal-Jobe calls for deployment of more ground troops, air operations against bandits.

The Acting Governor of Katsina State, Faruk Lawal-Jobe, has called for more ground troops and air operations to combat banditry in the state. 

Lawl-Jobe made the call during a courtesy visit from Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, while pledging the state government's continued support for the military, including investments in assets and homegrown initiatives to recruit locals.

In his remarks, the Army Chief, who pledged to support the state with personnel and assets, stressed the need for cooperation and credible intelligence to tackle insecurity, emphasizing that security is a collective responsibility.

He, therefore, urged the state government and people to provide intelligence to help identify and tackle enemies within. 

Oloyede also condoled with the government and people of Katsina over recent banditry attacks, including the attack on worshippers in Malumfashi.

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