Some repentant armed bandits in Zamfara, on Friday, handed over sophisticated rifles, ammunition and military uniform after denouncing crime
The Zamfara State police spokesperson, Muhammad Shehu, said the development was part of an ongoing effort to ensure peace and reconciliation, an initiative of the state government being led by the Zamfara State police commissioner, Usman Nagogo.
He said following the trust and confidence built by the committee, bandits are now fighting other bandits who are not ready to accept the peace process and have become vigilantes for security agencies at the forest.Mr Shehu explained that Mr Nagogo and his team have ensured that the peace process did not stop at releasing captives but all arms, ammunition and other offensive weapons are surrendered by the bandits and other militia groups.at the Government House, Gusau.
He thanked the governor for being an indefatigable leader which assisted the security operatives in the discharge of their duties and promised to work tirelessly to ensure the people of Zamfara State always sleep with their eyes closed.“During the event, Governor Matawalle commended the security chiefs in the state for standing by his government’s policies and programmes especially the ongoing peace process and he pledges to do all what it takes to ensure peace and stability in the state.
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