Re-arrest politicians linked with bandits, North coalition demands

The Coalition of Northern Groups, (CNG), has petitioned President Muhammadu Buhari, asking him to order the immediate re-arrest of some top politicians earlier arrested, for allegedly being accomplices of armed bandits in Zamfara state.

It argued that unless the presidency directs the immediate re-arrest and return to custody of the said politicians and all other suspected collaborators for proper investigation and appropriate prosecution, it risks a serious dent on its integrity.

They noted with concern that, security situation in Zamfara, which had hitherto improved is becoming worse literally by the day, with disturbing reports of bandits and their internal collaborators exploiting a huge vacuum in political will to undermine security efforts.

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CNG which quoted Washington-based Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), said, from the beginning of March to 6th April, there have been 169 civilian deaths in Zamfara alone, compared to 28 in Borno State and 14 in Adamawa.

The petition was jointly signed by the Spokesman of the Coalition, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman and its Zamfara state Coordinator, Bilyaminu Aliyu.

It was sent through the Zamfara Governor Alhaji Bello Matawalle and copies made available to newsmen in Kaduna.

The group prayed that PMB and his government see the call for the security services to be allowed to carry out their duties unhindered, as a warning from history which repeats itself.

They further urged Mr. President and government security forces to renew the resolve to confront the security challenges in Zamfara and other parts of the North with resolve and awareness of their obligations under the law.

He commended the successes of gallant troops and the strong will of the Nigeria Police Force and other security services in the fight against the ravaging security situation in the North and other parts of the country.

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