Zamfara Community Hails Defence Minister Matawalle Over Crackdown On Bandits

Residents of Kaura Namoda local government area in Zamfara State have expressed their appreciation to the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, for his role in the elimination of over 50 bandits who had been terrorising the area.

In a statement signed by their spokesperson, Suleiman Yusuf, the community praised Matawalle for his leadership in restoring security, describing his commitment as a major relief for communities that had long suffered from violent attacks.

“We, the residents of Kaura Namoda, express our deep gratitude for the improved security situation.

“We can now live without fear, resuming our daily lives with a renewed sense of safety,” Yusuf stated.

The security operation, conducted under Operation ‘Fansar Yamma’, targeted a gathering of armed bandits in Kaura Namoda LGA. A precision airstrike successfully eliminated about 50 bandits, while several others sustained injuries, marking a significant blow against criminal elements operating in the North-West region.

In a separate mission in Tsafe local government area of the State, security forces tracked and neutralised a notorious bandit, Shehu Dan Kwale, further strengthening efforts to curb insecurity in Zamfara State.

The military’s actions under the directives of Matawalle have been widely welcomed by residents of Kaura Namoda, Tsafe, and Gusau local government areas of the State, who have endured years of attacks by armed groups. Many now express optimism that sustained efforts will restore lasting peace to their communities.