He said, “the fact that we were civil does not mean that we were weak.”
The government also deployed other efforts to stymie the protests’ popular trajectory, hobbling internet speed in order to prevent protesters from widespread distribution of multimedia.
“Also, drones, instead of static cameras, should be used because the criminals can identify cameras and vandalise them.”
Mr Badaru said the committee was mandated to source for a security surveillance system that meets the technical specifications.
“Feedback after the strikes was also positive as it confirmed that the targets were neutralised and their mobility destroyed.”
Mr Kazeem added that Mr Biu instructed the sector commanders to set up joint task forces in collaboration with sister agencies to conduct special operations to end the practice.
“I can assure you, however, that we are on top of the situation, and in the shortest possible time, all these challenges will become a thing of the past,” the minister said.
“A member of Kaduna state House of Assembly Hon Lirwan Aminu Gadagau from Giwa LG is reportedly shot and killed by Bandits on his way to Kaduna…”
Police operatives engaged bandits who blocked the Abuja-Kaduna highway in a gun duel Thursday morning. One bandit and two transporters were killed in the shootout.
