Police Deploy Special Forces In Zamfara

The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar in a bid to prevent further attacks in Zamfara state has ordered the deployment of special forces to the state.

It was reported of how gunmen on Sunday stormed a security meeting called by vigilance groups at Yargaladima village, area of the state opened fire and killed over 200 persons.

 The Police spokesman, Frank Mba in a statement said the deployment was aimed at reinforcing police operations in the affected areas, comprises of 10 units of the Police Mobile Force; three units of conventional policemen; a unit of counter terrorism personnel; border patrol teams; and Force Intelligence personnel.

In addition, the Air Wing of the Nigeria Police will commence aerial patrol and surveillance in order to efficiently and effectively monitor the situation, the statement said.

“These directives which the IGP issued in response to the security assessment report of the affected areas, further order extensive covert operations from the Force Intelligence Bureau while the Border Patrol Teams are to maintain adequate surveillance of all border areas around Zamfara to forestall further infiltration and escape of Marauders through the borders.”

“While commiserating with the families of the victims of the attacks, the IGP urged citizens to cooperate with the Force in its effort at restoring peace and security in the area and advised them to be law-abiding as they go about their lawful businesses,” .

“It will be recalled that the IGP had earlier set up a reconciliatory committee headed by DIG Michael Zuokumor with a mandate to reach out to communities and stakeholders in the States witnessing attacks in order to permanently entrench peace,” the statement added.

Source: Legit.ng