In what can be described as another milestone in the process of peace building in Zamfara State, a notorious bandit popularly known as "Yellow" has yesterday laid down his arms in compliance with the peace deal initiated by His Excellency Governor Bello Matawalle. The Commissioner of Police, Usman Nagogo and SSA on Security Matters, Abubakar Dauran led the kingpin for the disarmament.
Briefing the newsmen at the Government House, CP Nagogo said that the project for the sustenance of peace has started getting to its peak as the disarmament process has begun, something the media houses have been asking about. He reiterated the commitment of security outfits to the collaborative effort to ensure the return of peace, adding that Governor Bello Matawalle should be a role model to all peace-loving Nigerians.
Responding to the development, Governor Bello Matawalle expressed gratitude to Allah for making his dream of peace-building a reality. He asserted that peace-building is a step-by-step process and not something to be achieved instantly as the bandits themselves want to be sure of the sincerity of the peace deal.
Disarmament of bandits, he said has been the frequent demand of the security operatives and it has commenced successfully. Governor Matawalle thanked the security outfits for allowing the peace initiative to run smoothly without operational interference, and he promised to continue to give all the required supports.
The weapons recovered through the recent peace negotiation and displayed to the media were one Military LMG (Light Machine Gun), two MM guns, one Ak47 and ten rounds of 7.62mm of live ammunition.
IBRAHIM BELLO ZAUMA
SSA NEW MEDIA
31/08/2019
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