Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has mourned the death of nine operatives of the Community Protection Guards who were killed during an ambush by bandits.
The bandits reportedly ambushed the security personnel on Monday at a checkpoint on the outskirts of Tsafe Local Government Area of the state.
In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Sulaiman Idris, on Tuesday, the governor described the attack as a barbaric act committed by dispersed bandits on the run.
While commending the bravery of the CPGs and other troops for their sacrifice to protect people’s lives, the governor vowed that their efforts would never go in vain.
“I 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,” the statement partly reads.
He assured that, “the troops will continue the renewed onslaught to defeat bandits in the state and the entire region.”
Mr Lawal also promised to provide all the necessary support to the families of the deceased personnel.
“I want to take this opportunity to extend my condolences on behalf of the government and people of Zamfara State to the families and loved ones of our brave guards. Their sacrifice will 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,” Mr Lawal said.
