Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has said the Federal Government is adopting proactive security operations, strategic planning and stronger collaboration with state governments as part of efforts to end insecurity across Nigeria.

Matawalle disclosed this on Monday in Kano State during a condolence and assessment visit to the state government following the August 29 bandit attack on Chiroma village in Garun Mallam Local Government Area. He said the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remained committed to defeating insecurity and creating a safer environment for Nigerians.

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According to the minister, Tinubu has established a committee to formulate a five-year defence and security strategy that will provide a long-term framework for responding to security threats across the country.

“The president has set up a committee to formulate a five-year defence and security strategy. The plan will provide a framework for addressing security threats across the country over the long term,” Matawalle said.

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Matawalle also disclosed that security forces launched a joint operation following the Chiroma attack, under the leadership of Brigadier General Saka Jimoh, Commander of the 3 Brigade, Kano.

He said personnel from the Joint Task Force operating from the Hawan-Kwano and Kwanar Dangora camps participated in the operation, which resulted in the rescue of several kidnapped victims around the Yan-Kifi Bridge and Marabar Kwari areas of Garun Mallam LGA.

The minister commended the troops for their efforts and assured Nigerians that the Federal Government would continue to strengthen the operational capabilities of the armed forces and other security agencies.

Matawalle expressed confidence that the combination of proactive military operations, improved strategic planning and closer cooperation between the Federal Government and states would help Nigeria overcome its security challenges.