The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, on Tuesday, tasked various security operatives to top up their games in fighting criminals and stem the rising tide across the country.
The minister who gave the charge in Abuja via a statement issued by her Special Adviser on Media, Mrs Nneka Ikem Anibeze, on the recent kidnap of Students of College of Agriculture, Bakura by armed men, decried the rise in kidnapping in Zamfara State.
While noting that the incidents have become a case of one too many, said: “This news is saddening. Now, Zamfara has continued to hug major headlines for the wrong reasons.
“There is an urgent need to put a stop to this so that the people can go about their daily activities without fear of getting killed or kidnapped.”
The Minister who harped on the need to stem the rising tide of kidnapping in Zamfara State which has continued to put the state on the map for banditry commiserated with the parents and guardians of the affected students who were kidnapped.
While urging them to remain calm as the security agents continue their investigation and rescue operation, the minister said: “at this point in time, as parents and guardians, there is a need to exercise patience and allow the police and the Joint Military Task Force to do their job.
“I have full confidence in their ability to track and flush out these bandits whose stock in trade is kidnapping harmless citizens for ransom.”
She urged residents to stay vigilant while taking security as the number one priority.
She appealed to community leaders, religious leaders and the people to work closely with the security agents in identifying and flushing out bandits.
“I appeal to our religious and community leaders to work closely with the people as well as liaise with the various security units to ensure that bandits do not find a breeding ground amongst them.”
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