Zamfara State PPRO, SP Mohammed Shehu, has confirmed to our Omonaijablog.com that an unfortunate incident involving Zamfara State government delegation returning from an official assignment in Katsina State.
SP Mohammed Shehu said; "On 9th November 2020 at about 10am, the Command received a report that a delegation of Zamfara State government led by the Commissioner for Security and Home Affairs, Alhaji Abubakar Mohammed Dauran was caught in a crossfire between two warring bandit groups who were fighting for supremacy at Dogon Karfe, Gidan Jaja along Zurmi - Jibiya Road in Zurmi local government. The delegation was returning from Katsina State after handing over 26 women and children abducted in Faskari LGA of Katsina State, who were rescued by Zamfara State Government under its peace, reconciliation and disarmament initiative."
"Unfortunately, a driver in the delegation died in the crossfire. Immediately, the combined Police and Military personnel rushed to the scene to stregthen the existing escort of the delegation."
"The Command and other security agencies will continue to do their best to ensure the protection of lives and property of the citizens."
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