From Maiharaji Altine
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara state has charged the heads of military and police to deploy CSK platforms and Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) vehicles, to constantly patrol all the affected major roads.
The Governor made the charge when he presided over the security council meeting held at Government House Gusau on Thursday.
The meeting according to a statement by the Governor’s spokesperson Sulaiman Bala Idris was held in order to receive briefings from all the heads of security agencies in the state.
He called on the heads of the security to ensure the dislodgement of all the bandits camp across the State.
Governor Lawal has assured that his administration would be committed to enhancing and sustaining the fight against banditry in the State.
He also promised that his Government would provide the security agents with necessary support and logistics where needed.
The Governor added that his administration was committed to ensuring the safety of the lives and properties of the people.
The statement read in parts: “Governor Dauda Lawal presided over the security council meeting as part of his government’s resolve to prioritize the issue of security.
“He received briefings from the heads of the security agencies on their collective efforts towards the fight against banditry.
“The Governor raised a concern to the Heads of the security agencies in the State on the activities of bandits in some areas. Especially the Gusau to Funtua Road; Magami to Dangulbi, Dan Kurmi to Anka Road, as well as Magami to Dansadau Road.
“He further charged the heads of the military and police to deploy CSK platforms and Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) vehicles, to constantly patrol all the affected major roads, where the State Government will provide them with necessary support and logistics where needed.
“He called on the heads of the security to ensure the dislodgement of all the bandits camp across the State.”
