Categories: NewsPolitics

North-west Governors Order Bandits To Vacate Forest Reserves

  • The Governors of North-west region in Nigeria, have asked bandits and everyone hiding in the forests to leave or face the wrath of security agencies.

The Governors of North-west region in Nigeria, have asked bandits and everyone hiding in the forests to leave or face the wrath of security agencies.

This was announced by Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, saying the decision was taken in their renewed drive to flush out illegal elements and hoodlums who launch sporadic attacks from those forests.

READ ALSO: FG To Reopen Kano, Port Harcourt, Enugu Airports

The governor spoke during a special Hausa programme aired on Liberty TV.

According to him, “Whoever remains in the forest would be regarded as a bandit. Therefore, the security forces will deal with them ruthlessly.”

He however said the governors would forgive bandits who surrender their arms.

 

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

Leah Sharibu Gives Birth To Second Baby In Boko Haram Captivity

Nigeria Not Turning To One-Party State Under APC – Gbenga Daniel

Lere Owolewa

Share
Published by
Lere Owolewa

Recent Posts

Access Bank Hosts German President Steinmeier, Fostering Economic Ties Between Germany and Nigeria

Access Bank Plc recently hosted Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the President of the Federal Republic of Germany,…

2 minutes ago

Anambra Assembly Approves Governor Soludo’s N607 Billion 2025 Budget

Anambra Assembly Approves N607 Billion 2025 Budget The Anambra State House of Assembly has approved…

9 minutes ago

NYGG Calls for Immediate Release of Miyetti Allah Leader Bello Badejo

NYGG Demands Release of Miyetti Allah Leader Bello Badejo The Nigerian Youths for Good Governance…

23 minutes ago