Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has vowed to approve death sentences for anyone convicted of acting as informants for armed bandits, stating that such individuals have no place in a civilised society.<\/p>\n
The governor made the declaration on Saturday during a condolence visit to the Zogirma community in the Bunza Local Government Area, where he sympathised with the families of three policemen killed by suspected Lakurawa bandits.<\/p>\n
The attack occurred on Friday evening along the Zogirma\u2013Tilli Road, where the assailants attempted to abduct travellers but were repelled by police operatives.<\/p>\n
During the gun duel, three officers lost their lives, while several bandits were reportedly neutralised.
\n\u201cWe will not fold our arms while enemies within betray us,\u201d Idris stated.<\/p>\n
\u201cAny person convicted of giving information to bandits will have their death warrant signed by me within 24 hours. Life imprisonment is too lenient.<\/p>\n
\u201cSuch people are enemies of the people and must face capital punishment,\u201d he said.
\nThe governor condemned the killing of the officers, whom he described as heroes who died protecting innocent citizens.<\/p>\n
He announced the deployment of additional security personnel to the area and other vulnerable communities, assuring that the government would do everything possible to safeguard lives and property.<\/p>\n
Chairman of Bunza Local Government Area, Hon. Zayyanu Shehu, commended the governor\u2019s swift intervention and assured that local authorities would continue to support efforts to secure the region.<\/p>\n
Also speaking, the District Head of Zogirma, Alhaji Tijjani Muhammad, appealed for a sustained security presence in the area, describing the recent attack as both painful and terrifying for the residents.<\/p>\n
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