Female soldiers to tackle bandits on Abuja-Kaduna highway

 

The military authorities have on Wednesday, deployed 300 female soldiers to provide security on the dreaded Abuja-Kaduna highway.

The female combatants would complement the existing operations along the highway and the environs.

The first batch of the troops who are of Nigerian Army Women Corps (NAWC), were formally received by Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, at their Kakau base on the highway.

El-Rufai at the occasion expressed optimism that with the deployment of the female soldiers, insecurity along the highway will soon be a thing of the past.

He expressed gratitude to the Nigerian Army for deploying the troops and assured them of the continued support of his government as they work for security in the state.

“The problem of Abuja-Kaduna road will be over with these female soldiers because what a man can do a woman can do better. We believe in the capability of women in this state.”

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“I am confident the road will be the safest in Nigeria. We will do everything possible to make this operation comfortable. We are very happy to have you. Your presence will inspire other girls to join the military. That is why we have female deputy governor to inspire other women,” he said.

The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division Nigerian Army, Kaduna, Major-General Usman Mohammed, thanked Governor El-Rufai and the Deputy Governor Dr. Hadiza Balarabe for personally coming to receive the female troops.

He acknowledged the support the Kaduna State government has provided to the military in its internal security operations.