Bala Mohammed: We’ll get rid of bandits, their merchants in Bauchi

Bala Mohammed, the governor of Bauchi, says his administration is decisively dealing with bandits and criminal elements to ensure the protection of lives and properties of citizens in the state.

NAN reports that the governor spoke on Thursday during the groundbreaking of the 2.1 kilometres Rimi-Zayam township road in Toro LGA of the state.

He said that his administration is more particular about Toro LGA due to the infiltration by outsiders, perpetrating heinous crimes in the area.

“We have brought security by the grace of Allah together with our traditional rulers in the state. By the grace of Allah, it is not with pride that we have been able to do it,” he said.

“Those people that are importing bandits because they are merchants of bandits and they have just been given space to occupy in Toro LGA, let them not come and bring back bandits.

“I’m telling you; we are dealing with them decisively, and even those merchants of bandits, we are closing on them.

“When we get them, they will know the full weight of Kauran Bauchi.”

He added that security had always been his priority, as it is very important as well as development.

The governor said his administration is executing viable projects in the area to reciprocate the good gesture by the people.

“That is why there is no limit that I will not go to ensure that I do so many projects and programs in Toro,” he said.

“I assure you, in whatever position I find myself, because of what you have done to me, I’ll never forget the people of Toro.”