Defence minister, Mannir Dan Ali has said that the federal government has operationalized a Division in Sokoto with a Brigade in Katsina and another Brigade in Zamfara that will take care of security situation in that area.
Speaking to news men shortly after a security meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, the minister said that the strength of security personnel has increased, including the Air Force additional quick response group, saying: “they have added enough manpower in that area.”
The minister said that the President has approved the release of $1 billion for the procurement of security equipment to fight insecurity in the country.
“What I can add, after all that I have said is to inform you that of recent, our leader, President Muhammadu Buhari gave approval for the purchase of more equipment for the military, worth $1 billion.”
He said that the security meeting which had all the service chiefs in attendance, said that is a normal meeting of security agencies in the country.
“As usual, we discussed the current activities that affected most of the states in the federation like Taraba, Zamfara and other states.”
On Leah Sharibu’s release, Dan-Ali said: “well, we are making all available efforts to see that the girl is returned safely.” [myad]
