Attack on Zamfara Community/killing of 8: Gov Matawalle leads Operation against Bandits

Following the latest attack on Lilo community in Zamfara state by bandits which left 8 persons dead, Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara on Sunday led security chiefs in the state on an operation against bandits in their bush camps and hideouts near Wonaka town in Gusau Local Government area of the state.

Newsmen reports that the governor was accompanied by his deputy, Mahadi Aliyu-Gusau, heads of security agencies in the state on his way to Lilo community in Mada district of Gusau local government area.

Armed bandits had on Saturday attacked Lilo community which resulted in the killing of eight persons while 18 others were injured.

The bandits were chased away at their camps during the governor’s surprised visit to the area.

They abandoned their hideouts and crossed a nearby river and disappeared from the security operatives who were on the governor’s motorcade.

Matawalle said, “As Chief security officer of the state, l have to show a good example. I have no option than to lead security agencies for this operation”.

“As a leader, I have to show commitment to my people toward addressing this problem”.

The entourage also included the Emir of Gusau, Alhaji Ibrahim Bello, Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Bello Bala, State Chairman of People Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Ibrahim Mallaha and other top government officials in the state.

The District Head of Wonaka, Alhaji Kogo Balarabe, commended the governor for the visit.

He said “We are happy with this visit, for over eight years, we have not experienced any concern from the authorities like this, we cannot express our feelings today.

“We are happy with the efforts of government, we thank security agencies intervention during yesterday’s attacks which helped in containing the situation,” he said.

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