Yari promises N1m reward for every AK 47 returned to Zamfara govt
Zamfara State government, in a desperate bid to end criminal activities in the state, has promised a sum of N1 million reward for every AK 47 rifle returned to the police.
Governor, Abdulaziz Yari decried the rate of crime in the state despite an increase in security operatives.
“In 2015, with just about 250 soldiers, the crime rate was low; but with over 1,600 soldiers of different categories, we cannot contain crime in the state,” NAN quotes Yari as saying.
The governor said the state plans to arm about 8,500 youths who have inside knowledge of situations within communities, in order to combat criminals.
“I am confident that since the locals know the people in their surroundings, they will be quick in detecting any new comer or suspicious movement,” he said.
NAN reports that armed bandits have continued to cause terror by killing residents and destroying properties in several communities within the state.
