Insecurity: Kebbi govt to establish Army base in Zuru amid rising bandit attacks

Insecurity: Kebbi govt to establish Army base in Zuru amid rising bandit attacks

Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has announced plans to establish a Nigerian Army operational base in the Zuru Emirate, following renewed bandit attacks in parts of Kebbi South. The announcement came during his condolence visits to Tadurga village in Zuru Local Government Area and Kyebu in Danko/Wasagu LGA, where recent attacks left several people dead and livestock stolen. Governor Idris said the state had secured the deployment of Armoured P…

Kebbi Government Declares War on Bandits, Informants Face Death Penalty — Akelicious

Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, has vowed to crack down on informants aiding criminal gangs as he paid a condolence visit to the Zuru Emirate following deadly attacks by bandits in Tadurga village, Zuru Local Government, and Kyabu, Danko Wasagu Local Government Area. The governor, who visited the affected communities on Tuesday, described the attacks as “barbaric” and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to safeguarding the lives and…

Kebbi to impose death penalty, life sentence for bandit informants

Nasir Idris, Kebbi state governor, says the government is reviewing existing laws to impose death penalty or life imprisonment on anyone convicted of aiding bandits with information.   Speaking during condolence visits to Tadurga village in Zuru LGA and Kyebu in Danko/Wasagu LGA, Idris described informants as “dangerous threats” to society and vowed to deal with them decisively.   The recent attacks in both LGAs left several people dead, many in…

Banditry: Army operational base to be established in Zuru Emirate soon – Idris

Banditry: Army operational base to be established in Zuru Emirate soon – Idris. Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi, says arrangements have been......