Army deploys female soldiers to secure Abuja-Kaduna road

The Nigerian Army has deployed 100 female soldiers from the One Women Special Operation Battalion to secure the Abuja-Kaduna highway.

The female soldiers would complement the efforts of the Operation Thunder Strike currently on the road.

It was learnt that it was the first deployment as another set of 200 soldiers would be joining soon, making a total of 300.

Governor Nasir El-Rufai, who received the women soldiers on Wednesday in Kakau village along the highway, said, “I am confident that with the deployment of the women soldiers, the Abuja-Kaduna road will be the safest in the country.”

He expressed gratitude to the Nigerian Army for deploying the troops and assured them of the continued support of the Kaduna State Government.

He 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.”

“We will do everything possible to make this operation comfortable. We are very happy to have you. Your presence will inspire others 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.