- Governor Bello Matawalle is set to meet with security experts in Dubai
- The Zamfara governor will stop at Dubai to seek experts’ advice on the best way to end the menace of armed banditry in the state
- Matawalle is also expected to meet Saudi Arabian government to discuss the release of Alaramma Ibrahim
- The Zamfara-born Ibrahim has been in detention for almost two years over alleged drug trafficking
As more rural communities in Zamfara come under heavy attacks by bandits, Governor Bello Matawalle is to meet with security experts in Dubai, UAE, to discuss ways of tackling the menace.
A statement by Yusuf Idris, director-general, press affairs, in the Zamfara government house, said that the governor, who travelled on Sunday to perform the lesser Hajj in Saudi Arabia, would stop over in Dubai to meet with security experts to seek experts’ advice.
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“The governor will meet with security experts in Dubai and share ideas on the best way to end the menace of armed banditry in the state.
“He is also expected to meet with the officials of Saudi Arabian government to discuss ways towards the release of the Zamfara-born Alaramma Ibrahim, who has been in detention for almost two years, over alleged drug trafficking.
“From our findings, his arrest followed a frame-up initiated from the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano.
“While in Dubai, the governor will also meet with officials of African Development Bank (ADB), and some investors interested in investing into the Zamfara economy,” he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that Matawalle, since assumption of office as governor, has made frantic efforts toward tackling fatal banditry attacks that have become the lot of residents of the state.
Meanwhile, Legit.ng had reported that no fewer than 35 people were reportedly killed by gunmen suspected to be bandits in villages in Zamfara state.
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The attackers reportedly stormed three villages in Shinkafi local government area of Zamfara state where they massacred residents.
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