Nasarawa gov raises alarm over influx of bandits from Plateau

Nasarawa State governor, Abdullahi Sule, has raised the alarm over the influx of bandits fleeing from crisis spots in the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The governor also raised alarm over the proliferation of illegal production of small arms and ammunition in the state.

Sule raised the alarm during an expanded security meeting held at the Government House, Lafia the state capital, with a view to addressing some emerging security threats in the state.

It was attended by security chiefs, selected local government chairmen and traditional rulers.

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Daily Trust reports that intelligence reports located the bandits around Mangar and Ambaka areas in Wamba Local Government Area, as well as in Lafia East Development Area.

Our correspondent reports that part of the agenda of the security meeting included reviewing the movement of Fulani herders in areas bordering the neighbouring Benue State.

“Recently, there have been movements of herders, especially Fulani herders. This may not pose a big security challenge because they are moving to grazing areas but unfortunately, those areas are also problematic because they are at the border between Keana and Guma Local Government Area in Benue State.

“It will be a recipe for problems down the line and around the Tunga area which is our major concern,” the governor pointed out.

Sule commended security agencies operating in the state for carrying out operations in Akwanga and Kokona local government areas, which led to the arrest of a notorious kidnapper identified as Lagudi and some members of his gang.

The governor also commended the 177 Guards Brigade, Keffi, as well as the police for their efforts in curtailing the activities of the notorious Yan Shara cult group in Keffi.

He, however, called for additional efforts by the security agencies to further prevent the Yan Shara from relocating to other areas.

He called for steps to secure palaces of traditional rulers in the state.

Speaking to newsmen after the meeting, the state Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Baba Maiyaki, said security operatives were ready to nip the activities of the Yan Shara cult group.