Muhammadu Buhari has blasted the killing of innocent Nigerians in Birnin Magaji and Magami communities in Tsafe and Maradun local government areas of Zamfara, following attacks by suspected bandits.
According to the President, a major operation by the Nigerian Armed Forces, the Police, Department of State Services and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, is being considered to restore peace and stability to affected parts.
“These horrendous acts of violence are crimes against humanity. This violence must stop,” he said.
While sharing his deepest condolences to the families of those killed in the attacks, he also prayed for speedy recovery fr the injured.
Buhari said he had ordered an assessment trip to Zamfara and Sokoto states by the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshall Abubakar Sadiq, on the 25th and 26th.
He promised residents of states dominated by bandits — Zamfara, Sokoto, Kaduna, Niger and Taraba, that their safety was a priority for his administration and he would continue to ensure that security agencies worked as hard as possible to protect local populations.
He showed his support to the Nigeria Police Force, which had already deployed Special Forces in each of the local governments in Zamfara and the Defence Headquarters’ deployment of a Special Military Intervention Force comprising more than 1,000 personnel.
He said the security personnel would be increased to chase out the bandits from the affected areas.
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