Following the recent kidnapping of students from the Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State Governor Bello Dauda Lawal has called an emergency security meeting.
The emergency security council meeting was prompted by the kidnapping of university students from their off-campus residence in Sabo Gida hamlet in Bungudu Local Government Area.
According to Sulaiman Bala Idris, the Governor’s spokesperson, the Emergency Security Council meeting was held to ensure the immediate release of all abducted persons as well as to find a long-term solution to the lingering issue of insecurity that has become a source of concern for the administration.
He went on to say that the Governor had asked the Deputy Governor, Mani Mallam Mummuni, to provide all required assistance to security agencies in order to restore normality in the affected districts.
“During the meeting, the security chiefs assured the Deputy Governor of their commitment to restoring peace in the State. They equally unequivocally confirmed to the Deputy Governor that troops had successfully rescued six kidnap victims.
“The Security Chiefs further assured that troops had neutralised scores of the kidnappers and are actively pursuing them to ensure the safe rescue of all victims.
“Mani Mallam Mummuni urged the heads of the Security agencies to improve troops’ presence in volatile areas for surveillance.
“The Deputy Governor has reassured the people of Zamfara that security operatives are working tirelessly to address the current situation,” he said