Governor Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi on Friday disclosed that the criminal elements unleashing attacks on communities mainly infiltrate from Zamfara State.

Nonetheless, Mr Bagudu said his administration was making efforts to further secure the lives and properties of the citizens.

“Security challenges in Kebbi State are spillovers from our neighbour, Zamfara State and everything is being done to redress the obnoxious trend,” he said.

The governor said this while addressing the newly-elected chairman, vice-chairmen and councillors from Zuru, Sakaba and Danko/Wasagu Local Governments Areas (LGAs) of the state.

He stressed that the issue will not be politicised or given undue publicity, adding that the situation required adequate planning, coordination and cooperation.

“In fact, President Muhammadu Buhari has supported us, he has recently given approval to us to take more proactive measures and we have done so.”

The governor also urged the people of the state to shun rumour-mongering and fake news which he said are detrimental to the peace and security of the society.

He appealed to the people of the state to continue to appreciate the laudable efforts of the military and the various security agencies to combat insecurity.

Mr Bagudu also called on the residents of the state to always offer credible intelligence to the security agencies, with a view to nipping crimes and criminality in the bud.