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  • Southern Kaduna district head, son Killed in Zango Kataf by bandits

    Southern Kaduna district head, son Killed in Zango Kataf by bandits

    By Gabriel Udeh, Kaduna

    The military under the auspices of Operation Safe Haven has informed the Kaduna State Government of the killing of the District Head of Gidan Zaki, and the son, building up palpable tension.

    Mr. Haruna Kuye and his son, Destiny Kuye were killed in the early hours of Tuesday, 17th November 2020, according to the military sources. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Internal security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan on Tuesday morning, revealed that they were killed in their residence at Gidan Zaki, Zangon Kataf local government.
    ‘The District Head’s wife, according to the military, sustained machete wounds on her hand while his daughter had a gunshot wound on her finger.‘ The security report further stated that the act was carried out by about five men wielding AK-47 rifles and machetes, who also tried to burn the house and a vehicle.
    The military added that who went to the location noted that three empty cases and a live round of 7.62mm special ammunition were recovered at the scene.‘ Troops in collaboration with other security agencies are carrying out investigations and trailing the assailants.‘

    Meanwhile, Governor Nasir El-Rufai has condemned the killings, describing it as evil and violation of the sanctity of the human lives by enemies of peace who must be fished out and made to face the wrath of the law.‘ The Governor who condoled the Kuye family and the Atyap Traditional Council, prayed for the repose of the souls of the District Head and his son.‘ Malam El-Rufai praised the late Haruna Kuyefor his contributions to the peace-building efforts in Zangon-Kataf.‘ The Governor has directed the Commissioner of Police and Director of the Department of State Services to team up with the military forces on the ground to ensure diligent investigations.

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  • We’ve No Regret Negotiating With Bandits, Zamfara Governor

    We’ve No Regret Negotiating With Bandits, Zamfara Governor

    By Ahmad Ibrahim, Gusau

    Governor Bello Muhammad (Matawallen Maradun) of Zamfara state has said that Negotiating With Bandits is the best option to lasting peace just as he has no regrets exerting efforts of his administration on that path.

    Governor Bello Muhammad Matawalle made this assertion in the wake of oppinions being expressed as to the efficacy of the method in solving the lingering peace challenges in the north- west.

    We apply the peace accord as a means of honest solution to the problem in Zamfara state which has yielnded tremendous result never expected in the last one year; Matawalle observed.

    He said that amidst heavy presence of the military relentless offensives against the bandits at the wake of his administration, the wanton killings and maiming by bandits was still increasing in a fearful proportion.

    How ever, our honesty and focus in the deal Saw the near total drop in baditry attacks which allowed our roads, markets, schools and farms to be re-opened. In the same vein, nearly 1000 persons were willingly released by the ex-bandits and thousand of dangerous weapons willingly surrendered with out payment of a single Kobo; Matawalle said.

    He said the peace accord initiated by his administration has achieved in his first three months more than what its absence has achieved in eight years.