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Zamfara: Bandits Stock Piling Arms – Governor Raises Alarm by chieyine(op): 6:56pm On Mar 19, 2019
@Naija Politico

Gov. Abdulazeez Yari of Zamfara on Tuesday in Abuja raised alarm over stock piling of arms by bandits operating in the state.

Yari made this known while speaking with State House correspondents after he had updated President Muhammadu Buhari on the socio-political and security developments in the state.

Naija Politico learnt that the governor, who ruled out dialogue with bandits, said: “I have told my people that dialogue will no longer take place during my time because I have done that three times, but it did not work.

“This is in the sense that we know their capacity.

“For instance, during the first dialogue, they invited some of our team, army, DSS, police, and my chief security officer as well as some representatives of traditional rulers and we have seen what they have.

“They are in control of the kind of weapons that the security command in Zamfara does not have.

“In one armoury alone, they have more than 500 AK 47 rifles; we saw it.

“Our people were even given the chance to take pictures.

“But when we said we will dialogue and offer them amnesty if they surrendered their arms, they refused.

“I can tell you that till date we have not received up to 90 AK 47 rifles.

“So it is deceit. That is why I said no more dialogue during my tenure.

“During dry season they try to get us to dialogue because they know the security forces can get to them anywhere in the forest and they would not have a place to hide.

“But when the rainy season comes and the forest becomes thicker they return to their normal practice.

“That is why I said there has to be a show of force before anything else.

“I know that in any war, eventually you have to come to the table and dialogue, but at this point and given the situation we are in right now, dialogue is not needed.’’

The governor expressed the hope that the Federal Government would soon address the security challenges facing the state as it would soon take delivery of military hardware and modern weapons to check the activities of the bandits in the area and beyond.

“The Federal Government has already given procurement contracts, inter-government transactions to the United States, China, and other European countries.

In 2018, the Nigeria Governors Forum, approved one billion dollars to help the Federal Government equip the security agencies.

“We believe the equipment will soon come into the country and it is our hope that the equipment will be used so that this worrying situation that we are in will become history,’’ he added.

Source: https://naijapolitico.com.ng/zamfara-bandits-stock-piling-arms-gov-raises-alarm/
Re: Zamfara: Bandits Stock Piling Arms – Governor Raises Alarm by nickxtra(m): 7:01pm On Mar 19, 2019
Which kan wahala b did for Naina? When you think and celebrate that the wahala is over Adamawa, another one will be brewing in Zamfara
Re: Zamfara: Bandits Stock Piling Arms – Governor Raises Alarm by deboysben(m): 7:44pm On Mar 19, 2019
I will react when the death toll reach 15m+ that voted that aso rock idol
Re: Zamfara: Bandits Stock Piling Arms – Governor Raises Alarm by Pabloosas(m): 8:55pm On Mar 19, 2019
shocked
Re: Zamfara: Bandits Stock Piling Arms – Governor Raises Alarm by dipopooo(m): 8:56pm On Mar 19, 2019
North is cursed
Re: Zamfara: Bandits Stock Piling Arms – Governor Raises Alarm by princechiemekam(m): 8:56pm On Mar 19, 2019
huh tongue tongue huh
Re: Zamfara: Bandits Stock Piling Arms – Governor Raises Alarm by Bennethanderson(m): 8:56pm On Mar 19, 2019
undecided kiss
Re: Zamfara: Bandits Stock Piling Arms – Governor Raises Alarm by Blue3k(m): 8:57pm On Mar 19, 2019
Lol fight hard. The secruity vote money is a waste. If the FG used it themselves they wouldnt need to withdraw a billion dollars to buy weapons. The whole system is broken.

The governor expressed the hope that the Federal Government would soon address the security challenges facing the state as it would soon take delivery of military hardware and modern weapons to check the activities of the bandits in the area and beyond
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Re: Zamfara: Bandits Stock Piling Arms – Governor Raises Alarm by AngelicBeing: 8:59pm On Mar 19, 2019
I don't give a fvck grin grin

Re: Zamfara: Bandits Stock Piling Arms – Governor Raises Alarm by Bbbwings: 8:59pm On Mar 19, 2019
Me minding my own business
If dem like make dem sumersault like chimps..

Re: Zamfara: Bandits Stock Piling Arms – Governor Raises Alarm by MANNABBQGRILLS: 9:02pm On Mar 19, 2019
May all the evil politicians and any groups supporting killings and all other heinous crimes in this nation NEVER go unpunished.
May their end be TERRIBLE.
No matter the party they are......along with their family members and supporters.
SO SHALL IT BE!!
Re: Zamfara: Bandits Stock Piling Arms – Governor Raises Alarm by Nobody: 9:02pm On Mar 19, 2019
Let us pray for zamfara state
Re: Zamfara: Bandits Stock Piling Arms – Governor Raises Alarm by Nobody: 9:03pm On Mar 19, 2019
They have sponsors

Re: Zamfara: Bandits Stock Piling Arms – Governor Raises Alarm by Nobody:
chieyine:
For instance, during the first dialogue, they invited some of our team, army, DSS, police, and my chief security officer as well as some representatives of traditional rulers and we have seen what they have.

“They are in control of the kind of weapons that the security command in Zamfara does not have.

“In one armoury alone, they have more than 500 AK 47 rifles; we saw it.

“Our people were even given the chance to take pictures.
Let me get something clear. So the DSS, Police and Army just went there to take pictures of the weapons or what?

Imagine the effrontery in inviting the military to see their stockpile of arms.

Nigeira!!
Re: Zamfara: Bandits Stock Piling Arms – Governor Raises Alarm by Amuocha: 9:03pm On Mar 19, 2019
APC
Re: Zamfara: Bandits Stock Piling Arms – Governor Raises Alarm by sonofElElyon: 9:03pm On Mar 19, 2019
Which kind of angelic being uses the "F" word and doesn't care about the killing of innocent civilians by terrorist-banditshuh

AngelicBeing:
I don't give a fvck grin grin
Re: Zamfara: Bandits Stock Piling Arms – Governor Raises Alarm by tribalistseun:
I wish dem all the best there. Cos Buhari owes them not me.

I will continue to watch my film in my neighbours house.

Re: Zamfara: Bandits Stock Piling Arms – Governor Raises Alarm by stonemasonn: 9:07pm On Mar 19, 2019
post=76807044:
May all the evil politicians and any groups supporting killings and all other heinous crimes in this nation NEVER go unpunished.
May their end be TERRIBLE.
No matter the party they are......along with their family members and supporters.
SO SHALL IT BE!!
be careful what you wish for........If Buhari is involved, remember you’re one of his supporters.
Re: Zamfara: Bandits Stock Piling Arms – Governor Raises Alarm by AkpaMgbor(m): 9:07pm On Mar 19, 2019
sonofElElyon:
Which kind of angelic being uses the "F" word and doesn't care about the killing of innocent civilians by terrorist-banditshuh
The type that doesn't give a fvck!
Re: Zamfara: Bandits Stock Piling Arms – Governor Raises Alarm by sonofElElyon: 9:07pm On Mar 19, 2019
I don't understand anymore... How can a government negotiate with bandits in the first placehuh


chieyine:
@Naija Politico

Gov. Abdulazeez Yari of Zamfara on Tuesday in Abuja raised alarm over stock piling of arms by bandits operating in the state.

Yari made this known while speaking with State House correspondents after he had updated President Muhammadu Buhari on the socio-political and security developments in the state.

Naija Politico learnt that the governor, who ruled out dialogue with bandits, said: “I have told my people that dialogue will no longer take place during my time because I have done that three times, but it did not work.

“This is in the sense that we know their capacity.

“For instance, during the first dialogue, they invited some of our team, army, DSS, police, and my chief security officer as well as some representatives of traditional rulers and we have seen what they have.

“They are in control of the kind of weapons that the security command in Zamfara does not have.

“In one armoury alone, they have more than 500 AK 47 rifles; we saw it.

“Our people were even given the chance to take pictures.

“But when we said we will dialogue and offer them amnesty if they surrendered their arms, they refused.

“I can tell you that till date we have not received up to 90 AK 47 rifles.

“So it is deceit. That is why I said no more dialogue during my tenure.

“During dry season they try to get us to dialogue because they know the security forces can get to them anywhere in the forest and they would not have a place to hide.

“But when the rainy season comes and the forest becomes thicker they return to their normal practice.

“That is why I said there has to be a show of force before anything else.

“I know that in any war, eventually you have to come to the table and dialogue, but at this point and given the situation we are in right now, dialogue is not needed.’’

The governor expressed the hope that the Federal Government would soon address the security challenges facing the state as it would soon take delivery of military hardware and modern weapons to check the activities of the bandits in the area and beyond.

“The Federal Government has already given procurement contracts, inter-government transactions to the United States, China, and other European countries.

In 2018, the Nigeria Governors Forum, approved one billion dollars to help the Federal Government equip the security agencies.

“We believe the equipment will soon come into the country and it is our hope that the equipment will be used so that this worrying situation that we are in will become history,’’ he added.

Source: https://naijapolitico.com.ng/zamfara-bandits-stock-piling-arms-gov-raises-alarm/
Re: Zamfara: Bandits Stock Piling Arms – Governor Raises Alarm by lexy2014: 9:07pm On Mar 19, 2019
vingeophysicist:
Let us pray for zamfara state
What is d work of d people collecting salary to keep Nigeria safe?
Re: Zamfara: Bandits Stock Piling Arms – Governor Raises Alarm by FoolishBoy419: 9:08pm On Mar 19, 2019
deboysben:
I will react when the death toll reach 15m+ that voted that aso rock idol
While celebrating i hope you know what is going on in Imo. Why are you people cursed with heartlessness?
Re: Zamfara: Bandits Stock Piling Arms – Governor Raises Alarm by MANNABBQGRILLS: 9:09pm On Mar 19, 2019
stonemasonn:
be careful what you wish for........If Buhari is involved, remember you’re one of his supporters.
'If' ( that is a biconditional statement).
Becareful the CRIMINALS you support Mr man.
We stand by our wishes and prayers for the enemies of the state.
Live with it and amend your ways, before it is too late.
Nuff said!
Re: Zamfara: Bandits Stock Piling Arms – Governor Raises Alarm by sonofElElyon: 9:09pm On Mar 19, 2019
No such type.. But wait... there are fallen angels...


AkpaMgbor:
The type that doesn't give a fvck!
Re: Zamfara: Bandits Stock Piling Arms – Governor Raises Alarm by tstx(m): 9:09pm On Mar 19, 2019
you are the governor for Allahs sake. do something
Re: Zamfara: Bandits Stock Piling Arms – Governor Raises Alarm by YourNextLevel(m): 9:11pm On Mar 19, 2019
They voted for him in Next level so enjoy

Re: Zamfara: Bandits Stock Piling Arms – Governor Raises Alarm by Gucciboss: 9:11pm On Mar 19, 2019
Talk to your commissioner of police you foolish man.
What do you want us to do?

Modified: Jeez! who voted these people in? What am I reading?
Re: Zamfara: Bandits Stock Piling Arms – Governor Raises Alarm by alphaNomega: 9:12pm On Mar 19, 2019
This terrorism industry is booming and we should find a way to cash out from it since our government has failed to protect us. I don't give a hoot.
Re: Zamfara: Bandits Stock Piling Arms – Governor Raises Alarm by abrojunior94(m): 9:12pm On Mar 19, 2019
Very bad
Re: Zamfara: Bandits Stock Piling Arms – Governor Raises Alarm by PETGEB(m): 9:13pm On Mar 19, 2019
Hannielb:
Wow
hahahahahaha
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