Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has mourned the death of Guards of the Community Protection Guards in an ambush in the Tsafe local government areas of the State.
A statement by the Governor, spokesperson Sulaiman Bala Idris says a group of bandits ambushed the security personnel on Monday at a checkpoint on the outskirts of the Tsafe local government area.
Governor Lawal described the attack as a barbaric act committed by dispersed bandits on the run.
He commended the bravery of the Zamfara Community Protection Guards and other troops for their sacrifice to protect people’s lives.
According to the governor, he received the unfortunate report of an ambush by bandits yesterday in Tsafe local government area, during which nine of our brave Community Protection Guards were killed.
“The Guards ambushed and killed are Nasiru Aliyu, Jabiru Hassan, Abdullahi Dangude, Bashar Bawa, Mu’azu Musa, Anas Dahiru, Anas Yakubu, Lawali Yunusa, and one other.
“The bandits’ ambush on our guards is a cowardly act, as they were dispersed and on the run due to sustained troop onslaught across the state.
Governor Dauda Lawal noted that, the troops would continue the renewed onslaught to defeat bandits in the state and the entire region.
He extended his condolences on behalf of the government and people of Zamfara State to the families and loved ones of their brave guards.
The Governor emphasized that, their sacrifice would never be forgotten. I hope those injured recover at the earliest.
“My government is committed to providing all necessary support to the families of the frontline guards who lost their lives.”
REL/AMINU DALHATU
