{
  "id": 4952749,
  "title": "FG targets end to insecurity with new five-year defence strategy, says Matawalle",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/fg-targets-end-to-insecurity-with-new-five-year-defence-strategy-says-4952749",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T22:36:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/fg-targets-end-to-insecurity-with-new-five-year-defence-strategy-says-matawalle/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, expressed confidence that Nigeria will overcome its security challenges, stating that the Federal Government is intensifying security operations and planning a five-year defence strategy. Matawalle visited Kano State following a bandit attack on August 29 in Garun Mallam Local Government Area. The government plans to collaborate with state governments and strengthen cooperation with citizens to tackle security threats. President Bola Tinubu's administration set up a committee to formulate the five-year strategy aimed at addressing security issues long-term. The minister praised the efforts of security forces, including the rescue of kidnapped victims during a joint operation led by Brigadier General Saka Jimoh. Matawalle pledged additional support for Kano State, including operational equipment, to strengthen security. Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf thanked Matawalle for the visit and reaffirmed the state government's commitment to working with the Federal Government to improve security.",
  "summary": "Minister Bello Matawalle states the FG is intensifying efforts to end Nigeria’s insecurity with a new five-year defence strategy and stronger state collabo Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-targets-end-to-insecurity-with-new-five-year-defence-strategy-says-matawalle/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "FG targets end to insecurity with new five-year defence strategy, says Matawalle",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/fg-targets-end-to-insecurity-with-new-five-year-defence-strategy-says",
        "published": "2026-09-01T22:26:39.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}