Banditry: Gov. Sule condemns invasion of Maku’s residence

From Gambo Ahmed, Lafia

The governor of Nasarawa State, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule has condemned Saturday’s reported invasion of the residence of the former Minister of Information, Hon. Labaran Maku, at Ola, Akwanga Local Government Area of the State by suspected bandits.

Sule, who described the act as unfortunate, called on the Police and other security agencies in the state to ensure that the suspected criminals are brought to book.

In press statement issued to Peoplesdaily in Lafia, by the Senior special Adviser on public affairs Honorable Peter Ahemba, governor Sule also reassures that, as a responsible Government, the security of lives and property as well as the general well-being of the citizens will continue to be given topmost priority by his administration.

It adds: “ Government is already partnering with the top Military Command, the Police and other Paramilitary agencies to ensure that the bandits fleeing from other parts of the country as a result of military offensive do not have a hiding place in Nasarawa State.”

The governor also warned criminal elements operating under whatever guise to leave or desist from their evil ways as the State has no hiding place for criminals.

He said on behalf of the Government and people of Nasarawa State, extends its deepest sympathy to the former Minister of Information over the unfortunate incident and to the injured security personnel, who were on duty at the time of the invasion. The governor also warned criminal elements operating under whatever guise to leave or desist from their evil ways as the State has no hiding place for criminals.

He said on behalf of the Government and people of Nasarawa State, extends its deepest sympathy to the former Minister of Information over the unfortunate incident and to the injured security personnel, who were on duty at the time of the invasion.