By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja-
The Arewa Consultatiive Forum (ACF) has commended the Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle for taking bold steps that has led to the arrest of the collaborators of bandits and kidnappers terrorising the State.
NATIONAL ACCORD recalled that about a week ago the ACF had issued a press release calling on Governor Matawale to name the people colllaboratting with kidnappers and bandits in his state.
The governor had claimed that he knew these collaborators and that Nigerians will be shocked to know them.
Meanwhile, in a statement on Monday issued by the ACF National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Emmanuel Yawel, disclosed that the Forum is happy to note that the Government of Zamfara has acted approprietlly.
According to the statement: “A soldier and his girllfriend have been arrested in Zamfara for supplying arms and military uniforms to bandits”.
“The Deputy Chief of Staff to the Zamfara State Governor who represented him at a press conference, said the arrest followed information supplied by community based intelligence”.
“The Governor has also approved the removal of Emir of Maru, ABUBAKAR Chika, and the district head of Kanoma, Lawal Ahmed, for allegedly giving support for bandits responsible for hundreds of deaths”.
“The Emir and the district head have been on suspension since June last year and were under investigation which found them guilty of the complaints from their subjects that they were collaborating with bandits & kidnappers”.
“We of the ACF congratulate the Zamfara State government led by Bello Mutawale, for these bold steps”.
“We urge him to go ahead with the good work he is doing”.
“The Almighty Allah who does not sleep will protect him. Nothing will happen to him”. The statement added.
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