President Muhammadu Buhari has deployed 6,000 troops to Zamfara state in order to combat the rising cases of insecurity in the state.
This was revealed by the Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, via his Twitter handle.
Mattawalle also warned politicians who instigate violence in the state, saying they will be apprehended and dealt with.
He added that the state has banned movements of motorcycles in large numbers.
“@MBuhari has approved the deployment of 6,000 troops to complement efforts of the current security forces in the state.
“As a further push to bring to an end the activities of armed bandits, Conveyance of more than two persons on a motorcycle is hereby banned with immediate effect
“Movement of motorcycles in large numbers is banned, spreading fake news by social media users will not be tolerated, anyone found in this act will be dealt with decisively. Traditional rulers and sole administrators of LG council are to always remain in their respective domains.
“Any politician that incites violence and endangers the security of the state will be apprehended and dealt with. Security agents are directed to arrest and arraign violators for prosecution,” he said.
Recall that Zamfara state has recently been hit with bandits’ attacks, including the abduction of over 300 schoolgirls from Jangebe, killings, destruction of houses and other form of criminal activities.
