The Zamfara State government has commended the military forces and other security agencies over their efforts in containing the recent attacks by terrorists in parts of Zurmi Local Government Area and other communities.
A statement on Wednesday by Governor Dauda Lawal’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said government would provide assistance and emergency relief materials to persons and communities affected by the incident.
According to the statement, “the state government will provide assistance and emergency relief materials to the affected people.
“We want to assure the people of Zamfara 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 banditry.
“We will not rest until Zamfara is completely secure.
“Governor Dauda Lawal sympathizes with communities affected by recent bandit attacks and commends the troops for their efforts.
“Despite the attacks by bandits, positive reports indicate the elimination of notorious leaders of the bandits operating in Zamfara State.
“Zamfara State government is deeply concerned over the recent attacks in communities across the state, particularly in Zurmi, Maru, and Tsafe Local Government Areas.
“Governor Lawal further commended the efforts of the security forces for neutralizing scores of leaders of the bandit groups across the state.
“We have received positive reports of the progress made by troops in the fight against banditry in Zamfara State. “The efforts and sacrifices of the security are commendable.
“We must all support and pray for them.
“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 forest, Munhaye forest, Kauran Zomo forest, Dansadau forest and Akuzo village, has been reported.
“Some of the bandit leaders that were neutralised include Kachalla Jafaru, Kachalla Barume, Kachalla Shehu, Tsoho, Kachalla Yellow Mai Buhu, Yellow Sirajo, and Kachalla Dan Muhammadu.
“Some 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.”