“Bauchi Won’t Accommodate Bandits” — Gov Mohammed

Mohammed Oluwatimileyin Taoheed reports,

Mr. Bala Mohammed, the current Governor of Bauchi State, has sworn that the state would in any way tolerate bandits.

During condolence visit to the people of Sabon Gari, Jada community in Alkaleri Local Government Area (LGA) of the state, the Governor made this known this Saturday.

Track News Nigeria understands that some gunmen had raided a house in the community and killed one woman, Mariam Mohammed, who tried to stop them from kidnapping her son on Thursday.

Other communities raided by the gunmen where three other persons were killed and three others injured included; Wadan, old Jamari, Sabuwa, and Jauro Bano.

The Police Command in Bauchi State had on June 19, confirmed the abduction of a former Secretary-General of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Alhaji Sani Toro.

Among those carted away were former assistant coach of Super Eagles, Mr Garba Yila and one Alhaji Isah Jah.

In his words at the visit, the governor asserted in order to prevent the challenges, all hands must be on the deck.

He urged the residents to join hands with the state government, as well as the security agencies to flush out the criminals in the state.

Mohammed said that the woman who was killed during the invasion of the community, is a heroine, adding that her death was not in vain and promised that his administration would immortalise her.

The governor stated that her memorable act was a good illustration for others, especially women.

“If left unchecked the relative peace enjoyed in the state will be in danger as bandits appear to be emboldened in their onslaught on several parts of the country.

`These recent attacks by bandits are becoming a thing of concern and I charge you all to be on the alert. Security agencies cannot defeat bandits without the support of the people.

“I call on everybody to join hands with the security agencies in the fight against criminals”, he said.

The governor also vowed to strengthen relations between communities and security agencies, particularly the police.

At the scene, the chairman of Alkaleri LGA, Mr Yusuf Garba, acknowledged the governor for the visit, saying it was w show of his love for his people and concern for security in the state.