Gov Yari disbands 5 communities, removes traditional heads

Zamfara State Governor Abdulaziz Yari has directed the disbandment of five communities and the removal of the village and district heads of the affected communities after they were accused of harbouring bandits.

Governor Yari also ordered security operatives to shoot and kill anyone carrying firearms in his domain days after two consecutive attacks on Bawan Daji village by suspected Fulani herdsmen which witnessed the killing of no less than 30 people.

The Zamfara governor gave the order during a visit to Anka where he condoled with the emir and his emirate over the attack on Bawan Daji village of Anka local government area of the state.

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According to the governor; “this is an order from the president and from the governor of the state.”

Gov Yari said; “we cannot continue to watch criminals as a parallel government, doing what they want and carrying sophisticated firearms, maiming and killing innocent citizens in the state.”

Reacting to the Gov. Yari comments, the Emir of Anka, Alhaji Attahiru Ahmad said, “we need more security personnel who are also committed to carry out their responsibility effectively.”

The emir also reiterated that the people had no problem of herders/farmers clashes at the moment.

“What we are facing is armed banditry by trigger-happy criminals who attack innocent rural dwellers and steal their cash and property, “ he said.

 

 

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