Socio-economic reforms key to ending Sokoto, Zamfara banditry – Army

The Punch | 16-09-2026 12:14am |

The Nigerian Army has stated that ending banditry in Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara states will depend not only on military operations but also on addressing the socio-political and economic challenges fueling insecurity in the region. The Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division, Nigerian Army and Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, Lt Col, made this known. The Army emphasized that a comprehensive approach is necessary to tackle the root causes of banditry.

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