Tambuwal raises the alarm over influx of bandits, cattle rustlers

Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has raised concern over likely influx of
bandits and cattle rustlers who he said may be taking positions in Sokoto
following their dislodgment from neighbouring Zamfara and Kebbi states by
the Nigerian Army.
Speaking in Sokoto Wednesday when he hosted both the newly-posted Assistant
Inspector General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 10, and the state
Commissioner of Police, Yakubu Usman and Abdulkadir Muhammed respectively,
Tambuwal urged the security chiefs to double surveillance activities
especially in border local government areas.
“As you are aware, the massive operation embarked upon by the Nigerian Army
in our neighbouring states is achieving success. Many of those bandits have
been killed in action or arrested, but many have ran away, and we suspect
that their first port of call would be towns and villages neighbouring the
conflict areas.
“We appeal to you, and sister-security agencies, to double surveillance in
such areas and ensure that lives and property and adequately protected.
Sokoto is one of the most peaceful states, if not the most peaceful in the
country, so we encourage you to sustain that peace for the benefit of the
people” Tambuwal said when CP Muhammed visted.
Earlier when he hosted the AIG, Tambuwal said the three states which make
up Zone 10 have resolved to fully support Federal Government’s efforts to
enhance security and tackle corruption in the country.
“Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states are fully behind President Muhammadu
Buhari’s drive to rid our country of insecurity and corruption. We will
work together to ensure your success in this Zone. We will expand our areas
of cooperation to ensure desired targets are met,” he added.
Tambuwal urged the AIG to make proper use of expertise of traditional
institutions in areas of surveillance and movement of unknown persons in
local communities.
He promised to support all security agencies serving in the state to enable
them achieve success.