Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal expressed sympathy to the victims of the recent bandit attacks that have occurred around the state.
In a statement released on Wednesday and signed by his spokesperson, Suleiman Idris, Mr. Lawal conveyed his grave concern on the terrorists’ renewed attacks in the local government districts of Zurmi, Tasafe, and Maru.
The governor did admit, though, that in spite of the attacks, encouraging reports have suggested that infamous bandit commanders who were active in Zamfara State and other areas of the North West region had been eliminated.
“According to security reports, the troops have eliminated Kachalla Ali Kawaje, the bandit kingpin who masterminded the abduction of students of the Federal University Gusau.
“The successful elimination of bandit kingpins in various locations, including Danjibga, ‘Yar tsakuwa forests, Munhaye forests, Kauran Zomo forest, Dansadau Forest, and Akuzo village, has been reported,” said.
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The statement revealed that some of the bandit leaders that were also neutralised 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, Yahaya Dan Shama.
He further assured that the state government will provide assistance and emergency relief materials to the affected communities.
“We extend our deepest sympathies to all the people of the Zurmi local government area, especially families and relatives of those who lost their loved ones.
“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 is completely secure,” he added.
