Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has expressed deep sorrow over the killing of nine Community Protection Guards by bandits in an ambush in Tsafe local government area. The incident occurred on Monday when the guards were attacked at a checkpoint on the outskirts of Tsafe.
In a statement released by his spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, on Tuesday, Governor Lawal condemned the attack as a “barbaric act” carried out by bandits who are on the run due to intensified military operations in the region.
“I received the unfortunate report of an ambush by bandits yesterday in Tsafe local government area, during which nine of our brave Community Protection Guards were killed,” the governor said. He commended the fallen guards for their bravery and sacrifice in protecting the people of Zamfara.
The ambushed guards were identified as Nasiru Aliyu, Jabiru Hassan, Abdullahi Dangude, Bashar Bawa, Mu’azu Musa, Anas Dahiru, Anas Yakubu, Lawali Yunusa, and one other whose name was not immediately available.
Governor Lawal reassured the public that security forces would continue their operations to defeat the bandits, noting that the ambush was a desperate act by the criminals in retreat.
“I want to take this opportunity to extend my condolences on behalf of the government and people of Zamfara State to the families and loved ones of our brave guards. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten,” he added, while pledging government support for the families of the slain guards.
The governor also wished a speedy recovery to those injured in the attack.
Efforts to tackle banditry in Zamfara have been intensified in recent months, with security forces conducting a sustained onslaught against the criminals terrorizing the state.
