Governor Bello Matawalle has called on the citizens of Zamfara State to share intelligent information that will help in ending the lingering security crises facing the state.
The Governor made the call on Friday shortly after observing his prayers at the Salahuddeen Al-Ayyubi Jumaat Mosque, Gusau.
Governor Matawalle said citizens have important roles to play in supporting the ongoing fight against banditry and other criminalities especially in the areas of provision of accurate and reliable intelligence on the activities and movement of the bandits in all parts of the state.
In a statement by the Governor’s Director General on Press Affairs Malam Yusuf Idris Gusau said it is eminent that, members of the public have accurate and reliable information about the movement and activities of the bandits, but they remain reluctant in sharing it with the security agencies.
The Governor who specifically cautioned landlords to be careful while renting out their apartments also urged them to always report suspicious characters to the security agencies for action.
He emphasized that the government will continue to strengthen its policy of Carrot and Stick approach in the ongoing fight against banditry and other criminal activities in the state.
He said the dialogue and reconciliation process will continue with those who are willing to drop their arms and accepted peace while those that refuse to embraces the peace process will be decisively dealt with by the security forces.
The Governor also reaffirmed that his administration will deal with anybody found aiding banditry in the state no matter how highly placed such a person is.
Matawalle also appealed for more positive Prayers for the government to overcome the resurfacing of the armed bandit attacks in some communities.
