President Buhari Reacts To The Horrendous Killing Of Innocent Nigerians In Zamfara State

President Buhari Reacts To The Horrendous Killing Of Innocent Nigerians In Zamfara State

President Buhari has strongly condemned the killing of innocent
Nigerians in Birnin Magaji community in Tsafe Local Government Area and
Magami community in Faru District of Maradun Local Government Area of
Zamfara State, following attacks by suspected armed bandits.

“These horrendous acts of violence are crimes against humanity. This
violence must stop,” said the President. While expressing his deepest
condolences to the families of those killed in the attacks, the
government and people of Zamfara State, the President also wished those
injured a speedy recovery.

The President who has authorized an assessment trip to Zamfara and
Sokoto States by the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshall Abubakar Baba
Sadiq on Christmas and Boxing days, reassured residents of States
plagued by armed bandits, including Zamfara, Sokoto, Kaduna, Niger and
Taraba, that their safety is an enduring commitment of his
administration and he will continue to ensure that security agencies
work round the clock to protect local populations.

To this end, a major operation by the Nigerian Armed Forces, Police,
Department of State Services and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence
Corps, is being considered to restore peace and stability in the
region.

President Buhari conveyed his strong support to the Nigeria Police
Force, which has already deployed Special Forces in each of the local
government in Zamfara State and the Defence Headquarters’ deployment of a
Special Military Intervention Force comprising more than 1,000
personnel to respond to the security challenges in the North Central and
North West.

These measures, among others, will be intensified to flush out the
bandits from wherever they are. The President commended Nigerians for
their support to our security agencies who have continued to demonstrate
dedication, commitment and bravery even in very difficult and complex
operations.