‘We won’t negotiate with bandits’ — Zamfara LG chairman declares

The Chairman of Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Yahaya Abubakar Yari, has declared that his administration will not tolerate any form of negotiation with bandits operating within the area.
Yari stated this in a video circulating on social media, warning residents against engaging in talks or entering into unauthorised peace agreements with criminal groups.
According to the council chairman, anyone found negotiating with bandits would be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law.
He said the stance reflects the local government’s commitment to supporting security agencies in efforts to combat banditry and other criminal activities in the area.
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