Buhari Speaks On Zamfara Killings, Says ‘This Violence Must Stop’

President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the killing of
Nigerians in Birnin Magaji community in Tsafe Local Government Area
and Magami community in Faru District of Maradun Local Government
Area of Zamfara State, by suspected armed bandits.

Speaking on the incident, Buhari said: “These horrendous acts of
violence are crimes against humanity. This violence must stop.”

A statement by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the
President (Media and Publicity) on Monday, noted that the president
expressed his deepest condolences to the families of those killed
in the attacks, the government and people of Zamfara State, and
wished those injured a speedy recovery.

The statement continued: “The President, who has authorized an
assessment trip to Zamfara and Sokoto States by the Chief of Air
Staff, Air Marshall Abubakar Baba Sadiq on Christmas and Boxing
days, reassured residents of states plagued by armed bandits,
including Zamfara, Sokoto, Kaduna, Niger and Taraba, that their
safety is an enduring commitment of his administration and he will
continue to ensure that security agencies work round the clock to
protect local populations.

“To this end, a major operation by the Nigerian Armed Forces,
Police, Department of State Services and the Nigerian Security and
Civil Defence Corps, is being considered to restore peace and
stability in the region.

“President Buhari conveyed his strong support to the Nigeria
Police Force, which has already deployed Special Forces in each of
the local government in Zamfara State and the Defence Headquarters’
deployment of a Special Military Intervention Force comprising more
than 1,000 personnel to respond to the security challenges in the
North Central and North West. These measures, among others, will be
intensified to flush out the bandits from wherever they are.

“The President commended Nigerians for their support to our
security agencies who have continued to demonstrate dedication,
commitment and bravery even in very difficult and complex
operations.”

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