Following Sunday's attack by armed bandits along the Kaduna-Abuja road, the state government has received briefings from security forces on the attack.
This was disclosed by Commissioner, internal security and home affairs, Samuel Aruwan, disclosing that the commissioner of police, Abdullahi Mudassiru, alongside the Garrison Commander, One Division Nigerian Army, Brigadier General UT Opune, and the representative of the State Director, Department of State Services, Mr SG Shinkafi led other security agencies to the location at Kurmin Kare, Kachia LGA, where the bandits carried out the attack which left one person dead and an unspecified number kidnapped.
Commissioner of police, Abdullahi Mudassiru informed Aruwan that 11 persons were rescued while one person, Alhaji Muhammad Sagir Hamidu, Chairman and CEO of Famaks British school, lost his life.
The police disclosed that the vehicle used by late Alhaji Hamidu has been recovered.
On measures taken by the security forces, the Commissioner of Police disclosed that more men and assets have been deployed to the route, adding that the efforts of the Police were being complemented by the Military.
He stated that the practice of driving against the flow of traffic as a major security threat, as it exposed travelers to the risk of ghastly accidents, and also created build-ups which could be exploited by bandits.
The Garrison commander, One division Nigerian Army, Brig. Gen. UT Opune assured the state government of their commitment to the security of citizens and committees along the route.
He explained that joint security operations were currently in progress in the state's frontline areas.
Responding, Commissioner Aruwan described the attack as a setback, stating that state government would not relent in its security efforts in providing logistics and support to security agencies.
He stated that the government are following the development closely, having received assurances of commitment from the police and military
The commissioner explained that the shutdown of telecommunication services in frontline areas was necessary as successes were being recorded as a result of the shutdown.
He pleaded with citizens experiencing communication difficulties to bear with the temporary measures in view of overall security advantages.
Acting Governor, Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe received the briefing and sent her deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the attack, as she prayed for the repose of their souls.
Source: www.clintonsdaily.com
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