The General Officer Commanding 8 Division Nigerian Army and Commander Joint Taskforce North West Operation HADARIN DAJI Major General Godwin Micheal Mutkut in Sokoto, have paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Governor of Sokoto State His Excellency Dr Aliyu Ahmed.
The General Officer Commanding while sympathising with the Governor and victims of recent attacks in one of the communities of the state, stated that the visit was to felicitate with the Governor who was recently sworn in following his victory at the polls.
General Mutkut also stated that the visit was also to discuss ways of ensuring the safety and security of the state.
The Governor of the state while responding praised the Nigerian Army for its professional conduct during and after the elections. He assured the General Officer Commanding of his government’s willingness to support the Division in all areas of need especially where it affects logistics.
The Governor reiterated his stance on doing everything humanly possible to crush insecurity in Sokoto State which he said was one of his 9-point agenda.
The GOC was accompanied by the Chief of Staff Brigadier General SS Ahmed, Garrison Commander Brigadier General T Ahmed and Formation Commanders.
