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Buhari: FG, state govts must end killings in Nigeria

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the federal and state governments must do all that could be done to bring an immediate end to the horrific killings in the country.

President said that there had been several breaches, especially in view of the bandits’ attack on Damri, Sabongarin Damri, and Kalahe villages in Bakura Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

He noted that a number of casualties were recorded lately in the Maradun area of the state.

Buhari said this via a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the President Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, on Sunday.

The President, however, commended the security agencies for the incessant onslaught against terrorists and bandits, particularly in the North-West zone of the country.

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He extolled the security operatives for not showing any let up as they continue to achieve positive outcomes based on their current operational trajectory in the zone.

Buhari commended the efforts of the armed forces in tackling the deadly activities of the bandits, particularly in Zamfara State which has been a hotbed of criminal activity.

“We mustn’t allow the return of days when the bandits had a free hand to do as they wished. The rural folk in Zamfara and elsewhere must be allowed to have peace.

“Therefore, the momentum that has been developed must be sustained in order to bring closure to the activities of these murderers,” the President said.

President Buhari, therefore, expressed condolences to the families of the victims as well as the government and people of Zamfara State.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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