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Sani Shinkafi, a former governorship candidate and ex-aide to the immediate past governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, has backed the Defence Headquarters’ move to probe of sponsorship of banditry in the North West geopolitical zone. In a statement he signed on behalf of the Patriots for the Advancement of Peace and Social Development, Shinkafi
Banditry in North-West: Shinkafi backs move by DHQ to probe sponsors
Sani Shinkafi, a former governorship candidate and ex-aide to the immediate past governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, has backed the Defence Headquarters’ move to probe of sponsorship of banditry in the North West geopolitical zone.
In a statement he signed on behalf of the Patriots for the Advancement of Peace and Social Development, Shinkafi described the move as a welcome development and long overdue in the quest for sustainable peace, security, and development in the region.
He noted that the spite of killings, kidnapping for ransom, destruction of property, imposition of levies and taxes, displacement of people from their communities by these criminal elements is alarming and calls for concerted military onslaught to crush them and restore national security.
“We align our position with the Defence Headquarters, the highest military command in Nigeria. Any person or group of persons found wanting in the course of the probe should face the full weight of the law no matter his status or position in the country,” a statement signed by Dr Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, the
Executive Director of the group, said.
“Some unscrupulous politicians have been using banditry as a campaign tool against their opponents for selfish political motives.
“The Defence Headquarters should also probe those playing politics with the lives and property of innocent people. Other public office holders equally use the security challenges as conduit pipes to divert and siphon public funds for personal enrichment.
“It is on record that the military has performed excellently since President Bola Tinubu while in China directed the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa to relocate to Sokoto 8 Division of Nigerian Army command and flush out banditry in the North West.
“That order has yielded positive results with the elimination of several notorious bandits leaders, including Kachalla Halilu Sububu, Jamilu Nazakiru, who terrorised Bungudu and Maru rural communities.
“Another military success was recorded in the Dansadua axis, where notorious bandit leaders Sani Black and Danbaleri Mashekari and groups were neutralised.
“In Katsina State, a bandit kingpin, Wala Baburki, who terrorised Batseri, Kankara, and Kankia rural communities, was neutralised along with his gang.
“In view of the highlighted, it is evident that the directive of Mr President that the Minister of State for Defence, Matawalle and Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa should move to Sokoto to coordinate the fight against banditry has been fruitful, an eloquent testimony of synergy between the Ministry of Defence and security agencies in the quest for national security, peace, stability and prosperity.”
Banditry in North-West: Shinkafi backs move by DHQ to probe sponsors
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed concern over the increasing insecurity in Nigeria. Reflecting on his time in office, the former president said security was a key priority during his administration, urging current leaders to take proactive measures to combat the growing menace. Speaking during a visit to Bauchi on Sunday, where he met with
Obasanjo warns of rising insecurity in Nigeria, cautions leaders
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed concern over the increasing insecurity in Nigeria.
Reflecting on his time in office, the former president said security was a key priority during his administration, urging current leaders to take proactive measures to combat the growing menace.
Speaking during a visit to Bauchi on Sunday, where he met with the Emir, Dr Rilwanu Adamu, Obasanjo said tackling insecurity requires the cooperation of local leaders, as many criminals live within communities.
His words “During our terms in office, we prioritized the security of lives and properties across the country. Right now, we need to do something urgently about this.
“The best form of security is community policing because everyone knows his/her neighbours within the community. With that, it is very easy to identify the bad eggs.”
“I am calling on traditional institutions to step in and encourage community policing within their environment in order to reduce the spate of committing crimes”
“During our service to the nation, we did everything collectively, our decisions were taken together to have a uniform focus. My brother, Ahmed Adamu Mu’azu is seated here and he will bear me witness. Whatever we achieved then, was a collective effort.”
He added “We need peace, unity and collective support in this country if we must move forward. Things can be right and good again in the country, all we need to do is to get united and do things collectively.”
Earlier, Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed informed the Council of Traditional Rulers that former President Olusegun Obasanjo was visiting the state to celebrate the success of his administration’s good governance.
He noted that during the visit, the former President would commission two road projects completed under his administration, aimed at improving the state’s development and facilitating easier transportation.
Obasanjo warns of rising insecurity in Nigeria, cautions leaders
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