Zamfara state governor, Bello Matawalle, has said amnesty will no longer be granted to bandits in the state.
The governor who addressed residents after Juma’at prayer on Friday asked that the collective effort of all citizens in the fight against banditry in the state.
He stated that his administration will no longer offer amnesty to bandits because they had rejected the plea to reach for peace.
“My administration will no longer grant amnesty to bandits as they have failed to embrace the peace initiative earlier extended to them,” he said.
“Politicians should fear God and stop buying motorcycles to distribute to people who, in turn, sell to bandits to perpetuate their evil acts.’’
According to the governor, the state has recorded little progress as some of the recent policies implemented and attacks by security agencies against bandits had forced the outlaw gangs to seek dialogue with the government.
However, Matawalle claimed he denied the request, noting that his administration is committed to ensuring peace in the state.
“They sent committee to us, begging that we suspend the ban on transportation of food items and allow them to supply, but I refused,” he said
“We have ensured that whatever God has directed us to do, we did. So, what we are doing now is to leave them to answer to God. What we are doing now is to fight with them day and night and we are together with you.
“By the grace of God, whatever you see, it is you (residents) that will help the government. Like yesterday, we sent security operatives and got the report that most of the bandits are escaping to other regions because of the suffering they are undergoing here in Zamfara.
“Residents of Zamfara should cooperate with the government and stop transporting food items, firewood, petrol, motorcycles. Those used by the bandits for their operations and politicians who are distributing motorcycles to the bandits should stop. They should fear God and desist from the act.”
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