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  • We’ll end banditry in Zamfara soon, Matawalle assures residents

    We’ll end banditry in Zamfara soon, Matawalle assures residents

    Governor Bello Muhammad Matawalle of Zamfara State is optimistic that an end to banditry is in sight in his state, following the outcome of his meeting with leaders of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association.

    The meeting, according to the governor, was fruitful based on the agreement reached with the association at the Government House, Gusau Tuesday night.

    Matawalle said the Fulani leaders told him that bandits were willing to surrender their weapons and be law-abiding.

    The governor said he gathered that the bandits were tired of their activities, especially because they lacked freedom of movements, access to social needs and others.

    He pledged to embrace any bandit, who surrendered and willing to integrate into the society.

    Matawalle added that he would provide basic social amenities to repentant bandits and ensure that their children go to schools among others.

    He said his government has achieved a lot in the area of security in the last five days after his meeting with President Muhammad Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osibanjo and the Inspector General of Police Mohammed Adamu.

  • Banditry: Zamfara Govt suspends traditional rulers

    Banditry: Zamfara Govt suspends traditional rulers

    The Zamfara Government has announced the immediate suspension of a first class traditional ruler, the Emir of Maru, Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim, over alleged involvement with bandits in the state.

    The suspension is contained in a statement signed by Mr Yusuf Idris, Director-General to the governor on Press Affairs, and made available to newsmen in Gusau on Thursday.

    The statement also announced the suspension of Alhaji Ahmed Lawal, the District Head of Kanoma.

    Kanoma was attacked during the Sallah celebration leaving no fewer than 16 persons dead and 14 others wounded.

    “His Excellency, the Zamfara State Governor, Hon. (Dr) Bello Mohammed, has approved the suspension of the Emir of Maru, Alhaji Abubakar Cika Ibrahim (Banagan Maru).

    “The governor also approved the suspension of the District Head of Kanoma, Alhaji Ahmed Lawal (Bunun Kanoma),” the statement read in part.

    The statement said the Ibrahim and Lawal would “remain suspended pending the conclusion of an investigative panel soon to be set up by the state government”.

    According to the statement, the suspensions followed series of complaints from the communities regarding the traditional rulers’ alleged dealings with bandits.

    The statement directed the suspended Emir to handover his official vehicle and all other government property in his possession to the most senior district head.

    “The district head is also directed to handover same to the most senior village head in the area,” it statement said.

  • Insecurity: Zamfara Governor leads operation against bandits

    Insecurity: Zamfara Governor leads operation against bandits

    Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara on Sunday led security agencies in the state on an operation against bandits in their bush camps and hideouts near Wonaka town in Gusau Local Government area of the state.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the governor was accompanied by his deputy, Mahadi Aliyu-Gusau, heads of security agencies in the state on his way to Lilo community in Mada district of Gusau local government area.

    Bandits had on Saturday attacked Lilo community which resulted in the killing of eight persons while 18 others were injured.

    The bandits were chased away at their camps during the governor’s unannounced visit to the area.

    They abandoned their hideouts and crossed a near by river and disappeared from the operatives who were on the governor’s motorcade.

    The governor said , “As Chief security officer of the state, l have to show a good example, I have no option than to lead security agencies for this operation.”

    “As a leader, I have to show commitment to my people toward addressing this problem.”

    The entourage also included the Emir of Gusau, Alhaji Ibrahim Bello, Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Bello Bala, State Chairman of People Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Ibrahim Mallaha and other top government officials in the state.

    The District Head of Wonaka, Alhaji Kogo Balarabe, thanked the governor for the visit.

    Balarabe said “we are happy with this visit, for over eight years, we have no any concern from the authorities like this, we cannot express our feelings today.

    “We are happy with the efforts of government, we thank security agencies intervention during yesterday’s attacks which helped in containing the situation,” he said.

    Chairman of Vigilance Group in the area, Sani Danmudi, appealed to government for more intervention to address the security challenges in the area, saying that many villages in the area had been sacked by the bandits.