Buhari approves joint operations with Niger to tackle bandits

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President Buhari with troops deployed to engage bandits in Zamfara and neighbouring states

By Ismaila Chafe

In his determination to rid Nigeria of bandits, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the meetings between security and defence officials from Nigeria and neighbouring Niger Republic for joint operations that will sweep the forests.

Buhari also gave a firm instruction to the new Acting Inspector General of Police, Mr. Adamu Mohammed, to quickly bring on board joint operations that would rid the country of all forms of criminal activities.

Irked by the latest attacks by bandits in Sokoto state, has described killings as “utterly evil, callous, reckless, thoughtless and reprehensible”.

Reports say that no fewer than 30 persons had been killed in the attack which took place in Gandi District of Rabah Local government.

The President assured the people of Sokoto and other areas affected by banditry that his administration’s commitment to security “remains…



Source: News Agency of Nigeria