The Presidency has warned Nigerians to be vigilant and be on guard as the counter-attacks launched by security operatives in Katsina and Zamfara have caused many of the bandits terrorizing the states to seek solace in other states where they can continue their attacks.
This warning was issued by Dr Amina Shamaki, the Permanent Secretary, Special Services, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) who spoke in Taraba, saying that the massive movement of armed bandits “is an indication that those unrepentant bandits are making efforts to escalate the menace to other areas.”
Guardian reported that Shamaki also appealed to other states across the country to dialogue with repentant bandits just like Zamfara as she noted that the north-central and south-west states have started experiencing upsurge in kidnap incidents. According to her, fleeing bandits could be behind the crime in the mentioned regions.
The Permanent Secretary also urged security operatives to be very proactive to prevent bandits from actualizing their dreams.
