The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, said on Wednesday the lingering banditry in the North-West and North-Central parts of the country had international dimension. Adamu stated this during a town hall meeting on peace and security held in Zuru, headquaters of Zuru local government area of Kebbi State. He said: “We have realised that most
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IGP Adamu visits Zamfara, promises to end banditry
Following the ultimatum by President Muhammadu Buhari to the Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Abubakar to put an end to banditry in Zamfara State the IGP today Thursday July 16 paid a visit to the state to assess things for himself. And as part of effort to end activities of armed bandits and other
Read morePeace & Reconciliation initiative, best way to address Banditry in Zamfara, says Gov. Matawalle
Despite the recent attack by bandits in Maradu local Government of Zamfara State where about 15 people were killed the state governor Alhaji Bello Matawalle has described its peace and reconciliation initiative as the best way to address armed banditry in the state. This was contained in a statement issued by Mr Zailani Bappa, Special
Read moreInsecurity: 19 Northern governors set to engage hunters, local Vigilante
Worried by the challenge of insecurity in the country, the 19 Northern Governors have decided to engage hunters, local vigilantes and community watch group. The decision was among the others reached at a meeting of the Northern Governors Forum meeting held at Jos the Plateau State Capital The DAILY VENDOR learnt that the meeting conducted
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