As part of the effort to end banditry and kidnapping in Zamfara state, the State police command on Thursday said it had initiated a dialogue between suspected bandits and vigilante in the state.
According to the police spokesman, Mohammed Shehu, who said in a statement, “In continuation with the ongoing dialogue and peace initiative of the Zamfara State Government, being perfected by the Zamfara police command to end banditry, kidnapping, cattle rustling and other heinous crimes.”
The police also secured the release of 25 fulanis held captives by the Yansakai (vigilante group).
“Today the 4th of July 2019, the commissioner of police, Usman Nagogo has successfully secured the release of 25 fulanis who were kidnapped since 9th April, 2019 by the local vigilante popularly known as Yansakai in Dansadau Emirate of Maru Local Government Area of the State.” Shehu said.
Meanwhile, Nagogo commended the effort of the vigilante for releasing the captives and urged them to maintain peace. The victims were later handed over to the state government.