Insecurity: Bagudu embarks on peace tour of Fulani communities
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By Dirisu Yakubu
As part of efforts to sustain the peace and security of lives and property, the Kebbi state governor, Atiku Bagugu has engaged top clerics to preach a message of love and togetherness among Fulani communities in the state.
The sensitization campaign which was flagged off at a ceremony in Illo town, Bagudo Local Government Area of the state was led by Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Matters, Alhaji Garba Rabiu Kamba.
The sessions according to the Committee Chairman, Abdullahi Imam Shema, is aimed at promoting behavioural and attitudinal change among Fulani communities on the growing herders- farmer clashes, kidnapping, cattle rustling amongst other sundry crimes in the state.
TODAY
February 23, 2021
As part of efforts to sustain the peace and security of lives and property, the Kebbi state governor, Atiku Bagudu, has engaged top clerics to preach a message of love and togetherness among Fulani communities in the state.
The sensitization campaign which was flagged off at a ceremony in Illo town, Bagudo Local Government Area of the state was led by Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Matters, Alhaji Garba Rabiu Kamba.
The sessions according to the Committee Chairman, Abdullahi Imam Shema, is aimed at promoting behavioural and attitudinal change among Fulani communities on the growing herders- farmer clashes, kidnapping, cattle rustling amongst other sundry crimes in the state.
Onyeuko said the operations were carried out from July 1 to Dec. 31 2020.
He disclosed that 73 AK47 rifles, one GPMG and 194 Dane guns as well as 5,032 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition, 568 rounds of 7.62 mm NATO ammunition and 156 live cartridges were recovered by the troops.
According to him, 197 bandit’s camps and hideouts including the notorious Dangote Triangle and several bandits’ logistics bases have been destroyed by troops during the period.
“Also, 335 suspected bandits, 326 illegal miners, 147 bandits informants and collaborators, 14 bandits arms suppliers, 24 rustled cattle marketers and 46 bandits logistics suppliers were arrested.
“Similarly, a total of 7,761 cows, 1,867 sheep/rams and four Camels were recovered and given back to the owners by troops within the period.