Nigeria, Sept. 30 -- The Sultan made the appeal on Tuesday in Sokoto while receiving the newly deployed Commander of the 119 Composite Group of the NAF, Jane Gimo, who paid him a courtesy visit.

He assured the new commander of the support of traditional rulers and encouraged her to remain focused on tackling the region's security challenges.

"No society can exist without challenges, but more needs to be done to restore lasting peace in the region," the Sultan said.

He commended the NAF for its progress in the fight against banditry but stressed that more efforts were needed so citizens could live and work freely, contributing to national growth and development.

Abubakar described the Air Force as a vital partner in promoting peace and...