A prominent civil society organisation in Sokoto State, the Movement for Social Justice and Good Governance, has revealed key bandit strongholds in the state and called for decisive military action.
The group, through its coordinator, Basharu Guyawaz, told the media that Gwandi and Tsaika are some areas that the bandits and kidnappers are using to launch their operations.
He urged the military to launch a comprehensive operation to eliminate the bandits hiding in places like the eastern parts of Isa and Sabon Birni Local Government Areas.
Guyawa said his team has been monitoring the activities of criminal gangs and the efforts of security forces to flush them out.
According to Guyawa, the ongoing military offensives have recorded significant successes, particularly in the Gundumi forests stretching toward Kuyan-Bana and Gwauro Hills. He confirmed that notorious kingpins such as Kachalla Chomo and Kachalla Haru are under pressure as troops dismantle their hideouts.
He, however, urged the security agencies not to relent but to advance toward the Maberaya forest and Fakai axis to fully dominate the eastern border corridor. “This eastern axis, from Manawa and Gwandi to Tsaika, must be cleared and secured,” he said.
The activist also advised that the offensive should extend through Gatawa to Zango and link up with Burkusuma up to the Niger Republic border.
“If this is done thoroughly, not even bandit warlords like Bello Turji or any other criminal will find a safe haven in Eastern Isa and Sabon Birni,” he declared.
Guyawa said his suggestions were being presented to the relevant authorities in the spirit of national security improvement, rather than criticism.
The call for a comprehensive military operation comes amid growing concerns about the activities of bandits in the region, which have led to the loss of lives and property.
The activist’s proposal is aimed at ensuring the security of the area and preventing the bandits from causing further harm.
CSO Reveals Bandit Strongholds In Sokoto, Urges Decisive Military Action is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
Source: The Whistler