There Are Ongoing Plans To Defeat Bandits In Kebbi — Gov. Bagudu

Governor Atiku Bagudu stated that plans are going underway to end banditry in Kebbi.

He noted that the state and the federal government were working together to fight banditry and other crimes across the state.

Mr Bagudu made this known when he paid a sympathy and condolence visit to the Dankolo community in Danko Wasagu local government area, which recently was attacked by bandits .

He added that the alliance would rebuild normalcy in Dankolo other parts of Kebbi, and Nigeria. Mr Bagudu regretted that the attack caused the death of a DPO and other security operatives.

He stated, “These plausible measures will remain anonymous for now but rest assured that we will leave no stone unturned to guarantee the safety of all law-abiding citizens. Peace will Insha-Allahu be restored here and all parts of Kebbi very soon. We must all play our roles in this noble course.

“I must therefore commend President Muhammadu Buhari, security agencies, our vigilante, traditional and religious leaders, as well as all other critical stakeholders. The state government will do the needful for all the communities in the area to return and sleep with their two eyes closed.”

Mr Bagudu noted with dignity that farmers were already planting in their farms, illustrating the gradual return of peace while urging them to remain steadfast and prayerful.

The governor added that the visit was intended for restoring the residents’ morale and other parts of the state.

He assured the residents that he would see to the deployment of additional security in the area to safeguard the lives and property of the people.