Minister of Defence General Christopher Musa (rtd) said the Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) and surveillance drones provided by Governor Dauda Lawal would reinforce rapid response to security threats in the state.
Musa made the remarks while unveiling newly acquired Armoured APCs and a state-of-the-art Surveillance Drone Architecture procured by the Zamfara Government in Gusau.
He said that the investments would enhance operational effectiveness, improve intelligence gathering, and reinforce rapid response to security threats.
The minister pointed out that the newly inaugurated assets would contribute meaningfully to broader national objectives and reflect a shared determination to secure every part of the state.
General Musa said he has firsthand knowledge of the operational realities confronting security personnel across the nation.
He assured that the Federal Government would continue to provide strategic coordination and support to ensure security institutions are properly equipped, professionally trained, and fully prepared to confront threats to peace, stability, and national unity.
The general said the equipment and facilities alone cannot guarantee security, stressing that assets must be matched with discipline, professionalism, accountability, and respect for human rights by the personnel entrusted with them.
The minister urged the members of the Armed Forces and other security agencies to handle the new assets with a high sense of responsibility, as the people of Zamfara expect tangible improvements in safety and peace.
General Musa charged the security operatives to discharge their duties with integrity and restraint, while acting decisively within the rules of engagement to protect lives, communities, and property.
He emphasised that the assets must be used strictly for lawful purposes and in line with constitutional mandates, warning against any abuse that could infringe on the rights of citizens.
The minister further said that security is a shared responsibility, stressing the importance of community cooperation through credible information sharing, collective vigilance, and mutual trust between citizens and security agencies.
The minister noted that the ongoing and future infrastructure projects, including the state airport, would further support security operations by improving logistics and deployment capabilities.
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