Zamfara State Police Command led by CP Usman Nagogo and 1 Brigade, Nigerian Army Gusau headed by Brigadier General O. M. Bello have constituted and deployed a joint operational squad comprising of the Police, Army and Civil Defence to BINDIN district of Maru LGA.
The deployment of the operational team was aimed at complementing the existing security operation in the area at the wake of the renewed security threat in the area.
In a Statement by State Police Command Public Rekations Officer SP Shehu Mubamnad redas that, the eighty (80) man joint squad was unvieled today by the Commissioner of Police and the Brigade Commander respectively.
While briefing officers and men deployed for the operation, CP Usman Nagogo urged them to discharge their duty with all sense of professionalism and commitement.
He also called on them to set aside issue of inter agency rivalry, instead they should work as a team and careful ensure sustainable but result oriented operation in the area.
He appreciated the effort of the state government led by Mohammed Bello Matawalle for providing logistic support especially operational vehicles and welfare of the security operatives deployed to carry out the operation.
The Brigade Commander on the other hand, called on the operatives to be more conscious of their personal safety and security, and urged the officers to work as one family and avoid inter agency rivalry.
People of the host community have also commended the the CP and Army Comannader for their concern and assured them of their unending support aimed at addressing the lingering security challenges affecting the area.
