In the face of renewed attacks by armed bandits, where over 40 citizens were killed last week in Katsina State, the Nigerian military said it is focusing on drilling boreholes, to provide water in the state.
The Nigerian Military High Command, which disclosed this, said the projects are being carried out under the auspices of ‘Operation ACCORD’, which so far, has drilled seven boreholes in Katsina communities.
Briefing newsmen in Abuja on Thursday on the activities of the military, Major General John Enenche, Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Defence Headquarters, said the troops carried out the Civil Military Cooperation (CIMIC) to assist people of the various communities within the North-West theatre.
According to him, the communities included Mazoji, Kururubai and Gabasawa B communities in Daura LGA, Tudun Matawalle, Rahamawa and Tudun-Dole and Natsinta communities of Katsina LGA.
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Presently, he said two additional boreholes were being drilled in Dangeza and Dunya villages in Danmusa LGA of Katsina State.
“Plans are also underway to construct a Medical Dispensary in Mazoji community in Daura LGA, as well as renovate schools in the vicinity,” he said.
He added that elsewhere in the North Central, troops of ‘Operation WHIRL STROKE’ on June 14, 2020 arrested one militia leader, popularly known as Alhaji Audu from Olegeje community in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State.
“In the course of the operation, arms and ammunition were recovered. Alhaji Audu was suspected to be responsible for several attacks in the community and has been on the wanted list of security agencies for some time now. The arrest of Alhaji Audu has brought relative peace to the surrounding communities,” he said.
