SAN FRANCISCO, June 03, (THEWILL) – Zamfara governor, Bello Matawalle, on Sunday, led security operatives for an ‘operation’ to rout bandits from their hideouts in the state.
Yusuf Idris, the acting press secretary to the governor, in a statement on Monday, said the governor was accompanied by his deputy, Mahadi Aliyu-Gusau, the state’s security heads and other dignitaries.
He said the team was able “to chase bandits at their camps during the unannounced visit to the area.”
According to Mr Idris, the bandits abandoned their hideouts and fled after the onslaught by the team.
“Despite this, the governor did not feel discouraged and moved ahead to Lilo village for the condolence visit,” the statement added.
“As chief security officer of the state, l have to show a good example, I have no option than to lead security agencies for this operation. As a leader, I have to show commitments to my people toward addressing this problem,” the statement quoted the governor as saying.
