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By Aliyu Usman, Birnin Kebbi
Because the dreaded Lakurawa bandits proceed their incessant assaults on Kebbi State communities alongside the Nigeria-Niger border, Governor Nasir Idris has requested the Nigerian Defence Headquarters to determine a Navy Operational Base (MOB) on the border.
He stated the request has turn into crucial in view of the hit-and-run ways not too long ago employed by the bandits.
Governor Idris, visibly disturbed by the devastating impression of the bandits’ actions within the border villages, disclosed his subsequent line of motion whereas addressing residents of Gesse II Housing, Birnin Kebbi, at his residence on Wednesday night time.
Having returned from the affected villages shortly earlier than the assembly, he introduced:
“I’ve simply referred to as the Chief of Defence Employees, Basic Christopher Musa, and humbly requested the fast institution of a Navy Operational Base on the border.”
In keeping with him,
“The bandits have been attacking harmless villagers in Arewa Native Authorities, killing dozens of individuals, destroying homes, and carting away useful properties earlier than speeding again to Sokoto State and Niger Republic.”
Governor Idris famous that though he’s happy with the efforts of the joint safety process drive, the bandits’ new ways require a special strategy, with extra personnel and complex weapons.
To strengthen safety, the Governor disclosed that a further 4 Hilux automobiles have been supplied to the joint process drive for a revised strategic operation.
“The key accountability of any accountable authorities is to guard the lives and properties of the folks. I’m totally dedicated to that, in any respect prices and by all means,” he affirmed.
Whereas the federal government has commenced stock-taking of properties misplaced in Birnin Debe, Dan Marke, and Tambo villages, an Internally Displaced Individuals (IDP) camp has been established to shelter affected residents.
Residents Commend Governor Idris
In his remarks, the chief of Gesse II residents, Alhaji Muhammadu Dan’atto Mayanan Gwandu, counseled the Governor for fulfilling his pledge to offer streetlights and extra street tasks of their neighborhood.
Reprisal Assaults After Bandit Chief’s Loss of life
It will likely be recalled that armed bandits, suspected to be Lakurawa fighters, sacked a minimum of eight villages in what’s believed to be a reprisal assault following the killing of their boss, Maigemu, by mixed safety forces.
Nevertheless, Governor Nasir Idris visited the ravaged villages, the place he pledged the fast resettlement of the displaced individuals.
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