Army deploys 300 female soldiers to counter crimes along Kaduna-Abuja highway

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The authorities of the Nigerian Army in its efforts to counter banditry, kidnapping and other related crimes along the Kaduna- Abuja highway, has deployed about 300 female soldiers to Kaduna.

100 of the 300 soldiers under the Nigerian Army Women Corps were on Wednesday received by the Kaduna State Governor , Malam Nasir El -Rufai .

While addressing the troops , El – Rufai expressed hope that with the deployment of the female soldiers , the insecurity along the highway would abate.

The Governor commended the military for deploying more troops as a way of strengthening the existing ground troop with the view to tackle the incessant kidnapping along the highway .

The Governor said , “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 .

“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 a female deputy governor to inspire other women .”

The General Officer Commanding ( GOC ) 1 Division , Kaduna, Major -General Usman Mohammed , had earlier acknowledged the support provided by the state government to the military in its internal security operations .

Mohammed extended gratitude to Governor El -Rufai and his Deputy , Dr Hadiza Balarabe , for personally coming to receive the female troops .

Fatimah Oyesanmi