Zamfara peace initiative: 372 kidnapped victims rescued, 240 guns recovered so far - CP
- 372 kidnapped victims have been rescued in Zamfara state
- 240 guns were also surrendered by repentant bandits in the state
- According to the police, the peace initiative of the government is responsible for this
The Zamfara peace initiative has so far recorded massive success with 372 kidnapped victims rescued, while 240 guns were surrendered by repentant bandits, according to Usman Nagogo, the state’s commissioner of police, NAN reports.
Nagogo, chairman of the Peace Dialogue and Reconciliation Meeting, disclosed this on Sunday, September 22, at a meeting held at Bakura.
He, however, said that the bandits terrorising some states in the country were not only Fulani herdsmen.
“The bandits comprised of people from many tribes. It is not restricted to Fulani as is being assumed,” he said.
He accused the outlawed vigilante groups, popularly known as “Yansakai”, of being responsible for the various security challenges, saying that the attacks on communities were reprisals to extra judicial killings by the group.
Nagogo expressed satisfaction with the success so far recorded since the inception of the committee.
“In the past, some of the major markets were closed due to insecurity, but today, all our markets are open and Fulani people move freely without any problems.
“With this development, l can say that over 90 percent success has been achieved,” he said.
The Police official urged people to support the peace dialogue committee with prayers and information that would widen its reach and facilitate the success of its mission.
He said that the meeting at Bakura would open room for more consultations with various parties involved in the crisis, including the outlawed “Yansakai”, Fulani leaders, royal fathers, among others.
“I was in this state as a deputy commissioner of police some years back. I later left, but was sent back by the Inspector-General of Police to carry out this assignment.
“I was involved in this kind of negotiations during the previous administration. l am in the picture of all security challenges faced by this state.
“This is the fifth emirate we have visited for reconciliation meeting. We have seen positive results from the peace dialogue and consultations.
“In all the emirates visited, we have not recorded any problem; it has been a success story,” he said.
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Recall that Legit.ng reported that the peace efforts have continued to yield more fruits with 30 additional captives released by bandits on Sunday, September 22, after eight months in captivity.
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