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Gov Idris to Establish Military Base in Bagudo to Address Banditry in Kebbi

Onuminya Innocent in Sokoto Following the recent bandit attacks on some communities in Bagudo Local Government Area (LGA) of Kebbi, Governor Nasir Idris has assured residents of the affected communities

Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has announced plans to build a military base in Bagudo Local Government Area (LGA) to combat ongoing bandit attacks in the region. The governor visited the District Head of Kaoje, Alhaji Mustapha Usman, to offer his condolences following the deaths of several residents and victims of the recent attacks.

Idris condemned the attacks as "barbaric and deeply disturbing" and pledged the administration's commitment to working with security agencies to eradicate the threat posed by the bandits. He assured residents that their safety and the return of displaced persons to their villages would be a top priority. The governor also visited IDP camps to express his sympathies to the affected individuals and reiterated the government's resolve to restore peace and security in the area.

Idris urged residents to cooperate with security forces and provide information about any suspicious activities. District Head Usman expressed gratitude for the governor's visit and expressed concern over the barbaric acts, calling them un-Islamic and inhumane.

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