By Ifeanyichukwu Marcus
(SINL NIGERIA) Governor Nasir Idris Kauran Gwandu of Kebbi State has assured that all arrangements have been put in place for the establishment of an Army operational base in Zuru Emirate of Kebbi State.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press secretary to the Governor, Comrade Ahmed Idris and made available to newsmen.
The statement added that Governor disclosed this on Wednesday when he paid condolence visits to Tadurga village in Zuru and Kyebu, in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Areas of the State.
According to the statement, the visit followed a recent bandits’ attack in Tadurga and Kyebu, which resulted to killing of innocent lives and rustling of cattle.
“Dr. Nasir Idris also disclosed that he has facilitated the immediate deployment of Armoured Personnel Carriers, (APCs) and other equipment from Abuja to the State”, the statement added.
The Governor further said that the State Government would swiftly help in establishing the base in the area with a view to further protecting the lives and property of the communities.
He directed for urgent provision of a temporary accommodation for the base pending the construction of a permanent structure.
The Governor also stated that no Government would fold its arms and allow its law abiding citizens to suffer from the hands of bandits and other criminals.
He added that his administration was concerned about the tragedy that resulted to the loss of lives, affirming that his administration accords top priority to security.
Governor Idris described the killing of the people as sad, praying the Almighty Allah to grant them Aljannah Firdausi and speedy recovery for those injured.
” I despatched a high powered delegation led by my Deputy to come and condole with you, when the tragedy occurred as I was away on an official assignment”.
“I have a long standing cordial relationship with the Zuru Emirate, just like other parts of the state. and that is why I found it imperative to be here today”.
“We are here to see things for ourselves, commiserate with you and reassure you about the urgent actions taken to bolster the security of lives and property of the people.
“We are unwaveringly committed to ensuring that every citizen of Kebbi State sleeps with his or her two eyes closed”.
“My administration will never play with the issue of security and we will handle it with seriousness”.
He recalled that two years back, insecurity in the area was at its peak before the advent of his administration, after which decisive action was taken and normalcy was restored.
”My administration has expended substantial amount on security, We procured 80 Hilux vehicles for security personnel, provided 1,500 motorcycles to vigilantes, and increased allowances for security operatives in troubled areas,” he explained.
He decried the dastard acts of informants, vowing, “we will look into the possibility of amending the existing law to pass them death sentence or life imprisonment on conviction.
Governor Idris also urged the public not to politicize the issue of security and refrain from making unguarded comments on social media.
The Governor also commended the support of the Emir of Zuru, other traditional and religious leaders to the government at all levels.
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