We must defeat armed bandits in Zamfara, Sokoto, IGP tells police
Andrew Orolua, Abuja
Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has charged police officers deployed to quell bandits’ attacks in Zamfara and Sokoto states to take the battle to bandits’ camps and bring them justice.
He also urged the police to ensure total reclamation and domination of all the public spaces occupied by bandits and bring them to justice.
Adamu, who stated this on Tuesday in Gusau, was accompanied with the DIG Operations, DIG Abdulmajid Ali, on a spot assessment to Zamfara and Sokoto states following the ranging battle with the bandits.
Nigeria Police Force and other Security Forces had last two weeks intensified offensive against armed bandits who are currently terrorising parts of the country.
Stating that the visit had enabled him to conduct an on- the – spot evaluation of operational and deployment strategies currently in place in both states, Adamu said it also afforded him ample opportunity to have a “one-on-one” interaction with officers and men on the ground.
The visit also helped to galvanize local support for the Police and other Security Forces currently engaged in the Operation Puff Adder.
Speaking during a town hall meeting held in Gusau, capital of Zamfara State which drew participants from relevant stakeholders, including top government officials – Secretary to Zamfara State Government, Prof. Abdullahi Muhammad, Chief of Staff of Zamfara State Government, Engr Abdullahi Abulkarim – Traditional rulers, Local Government Chairmen,
Farmers Association, Mityetti Allah, and Religious Leaders amongst others, the IGP commiserated with the community members who lost their loved ones or incurred one loss or another to the activities of the bandits.
IGP Adamu appealed to the people to support the security agencies with human intelligence and any relevant information that could aid the success of the operation.
On their part, the participants at the meeting urged the Federal Government to deploy additional military and police personnel to their community and pleaded to allow the Civilian Joint Task Force to join the Police in tackling the menace of armed bandits in their communities.
They commended the Federal Government for banning mining activities in their area.
