“We must defeat terrorists”: Tinubu condemn bandits’ attack in Kano, Zamfara

• Bola Tinubu said the attacks and killings were an indication that more action needs to be taken to curb the activities of bandits and terrorists in Nigeria

• According to Tinubu, Nigerians must work together to defeat the merchants of death and terror across the country

The recent attacks by bandits in Zamfara and Kano states have prompted the president-elect into action.

Leadership reports that Bola Tinubu condemned the killing of residents of the Maru local government area of Zamfara state and Maigari town of Rimin Gado local government in Kano state by some bandits who attacked the areas.

In a statement by his media office on Monday, March 6, Tinubu said the attacks were a reminder of the task that needs to be done to ensure the safety of the people.

He also said that more needs to be done to ensure that terrorists and bandits alike are prevented from attacking and killing Nigerians across the country.

Some bandits had launched an attack in Zamfara state, killing a divisional police officer, an inspector and a vigilante group member.

Similarly, in Kano, unknown gunmen invaded the residence of a village head and shot him dead.

Reacting to both incidents, Tinubu said: “As a country, we have to come together to defeat these merchants of death and terror once and for all. Mindless killings and atrocities like this should have no place in our country.”

He also commiserated with the inspector-general of police (IGP), Usman Baba, the Zamfara State government and the families of the affected security personnel over the deaths.

The president-elect, in the statement, further called for an investigation into the killing of the district head of Maigari, who was the father of the chairman of Rimin Gado local government area, Munir Dahiru Maigari.

He also condoled the LG chairman, the Kano State government and the family of the deceased over the killing of the community leader.