A joint security team comprising the military, police, SSS, NSCDC and vigilantes killed a suspected bandit and rescued three hostages on Sunday, the Kebbi government said.

The operation was conducted in Kanzama forest, Bunza local council, Governor Nasir Idris’ media aide Yahaya Sarki said in a statement issued on Monday.

He said the operation followed the assurance given to Kalgo communities in Bunza LGA by Mr Idris when he visited the area on Saturday.

At an emergency security council meeting, the governor ordered a joint operation to go after the bandits and provide adequate security to the affected villages.

The governor also directed that adequate logistics should be provided to the joint security team. He called for deploying more security personnel to complement ongoing efforts to bolster security and protect lives and property in the area and across the state.

According to Mr Sarki, the governor saluted the security personnel for their efforts and pledged to provide all necessary support to make the state safe. 

(NAN)