By Mohammed Munirat Nasir (Zamfara State Correspondent)
Zamfara state governor, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has said his administration has resolved to begin implementing the recommendations of the former IGP MD Abubakar's led Committee on Finding Solutions to Banditry in Zamfara State.
Matawalle gave the assurance in a state-wide broadcast following Friday's ugly bandit's attacks on Kadawa village in Zurmi Local Government area where not fewer than 45 people were massacred in cool blood.
"My administration has resolved to begin implementing the recommendations of the MD Abubakar-led Committee on Finding Solutions to Banditry in Zamfara State as a next step in addressing this vexing problem.
"I stated while receiving the report on 11th October 2019 that in implementing the report, the interest of the people of the State, especially their safety, security and individual as well as collective progress and development, would be the guiding principles of my government.
"We would not spare anyone indicted by the committee's report, no matter how high up they are.
"I assure you that we will remain steadfast in our efforts to eradicate banditry and all types of criminality from the State.
"In this battle, no sacred cow. Whosoever is involved in these dastardly acts, no matter how highly placed, would be dealt with according to the law.
"We have demonstrated this commitment based on the actions we have taken in respect of Emir of Maru, Emir of Dansadau and, following yesterday's incident, the Emir of Zurmi," he said.
Matawalle said his administration will stay doubly proactive in confronting these men of the underworld.
"These hard hearted gang of criminals have made us to believe that violence is the only language they understand. More than ever before we are determined to pay them in the same coins.
"In recent weeks, the act of banditry has reverted to the ugly dimensions it had prior to the coming of my administration.
"The marauders kill without regard for any rules of sanity. Women, the elderly, and children are not spared. As a result, a large number of people have been displaced in nearly every town in the State," he said.
The governor said his administration will continue to consolidate on its achievements despite all odds.
"My dear people of Zamfara people, you are witnesses to what we have accomplished from the beginning of our administration, particularly the peace and reconciliation efforts that we initiated and achieved.
"As a result, we have been able to shift our violent narratives to ones of optimism and peaceful coexistence. Unfortunately, things suddenly took a dramatic turn, and things are getting worse by the day.
"It is clear that some invincible hands are plotting evil against our people with the goal of making our State as terrifying as it were in the years gone by. My constant prayer is for Allah to reveal those who are perpetrating these cruel atrocities against our people," he prayed.
Matawalle called on the people everywhere in the State to be vigilant and cooperate with the security operatives for the success of this battle, as the fight against insecurity requires concerted efforts.
"In one way or the other, everybody has a role to play in addressing our security challenges.
"While security operatives re-strategize to deal with the crisis descively, I urge our people to continue to pray for their success. NNL.
