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Gov Lawal Hails Military, Sympathizes With Victims Of Bandits’ Attacks

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has sympathized with communities affected by recent bandits’ attacks in various parts of the State.

He also commended the military for their efforts.

According to the Governor, there are several positive reports of the elimination of scores of bandits’ kingpins in Zamfara and other forests of the Northwest.

In a statement issued by his spokesman, Sulaiman Bala Idris, Governor Lawal expressed deep concern over the recent attacks in Zurmi Local Government Area.

He said: “Zamfara State Government is concerned over the recent attacks in communities across the State, particularly in Zurmi, Maru, and Tsafe Local Government Areas of the State.

“We extend our deepest sympathies to all the people of Zurmi Local Government Area, especially families and relatives of those who lost their loved ones.

“The State government will provide assistance and emergency relief materials to the affected people. We want to assure the people of Zamfara State that we are fully committed to ensuring their safety.

“We are aware of the sacrifice of the security forces in their efforts to protect the people’s lives. The State Government will provide them with all the necessary logistics and support to fight against banditry. We will not rest until Zamfara State is completely secured.

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“We have received positive reports of the progress made by troops in the fight against banditry in Zamfara State. The security forces’ efforts and sacrifices are commendable. We must all support and pray for them.

“According to security reports, the troops have eliminated Kachalla Ali Kawaje, the bandits’ kingpin who masterminded the abduction of students of the Federal University Gusau.

“The successful elimination of bandits’ kingpins in various locations, including Danjibga, ‘Yar tsakuwa forests, Munhaye forests, Kauran Zomo forest, Dansadau forest, and Akuzo village, has been reported.

“Some of the bandits’ leaders that were neutralized include Kachalla Jafaru, Kachalla Barume, Kachalla Shehu, Tsoho, Kachalla Yellow Mai Buhu, Yellow Sirajo, and Kachalla Dan Muhammadu.

“Others are Kachalla Makasko, Sanda, Abdulbasiru Ibrahim, Mai Wagumbe, Kachalla Begu, Kwalfa, Ma’aikaci, Yellow Hassan, Umaru Na Bugala, Isyaka Gwarnon Daji, Iliya Babban Kashi, Auta Dan Mai Jan Ido and Yahaya Dan Shama.”

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