The Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, has on Thursday, raised an alarm, calling on the Nigerian Army for immediate help, saying that the armed Fulani bandits are now gathering in the forests of the State, preparing for likely attacks, any moment from now, Page 36 learnt.
He stated that the bandits are specifically gathering in Falgore Forest.
Governor Ganduje said this at a meeting with the Service Chiefs, at the Defence Headquarters, in Abuja.
His words: “I am also here to seek the help of the Nigerian Army, to sustain the peace in Kano State. Bandits have converted some forests in the State into hideouts.
“The bandits are grouping in Falgore Forest, and may be planning to attack our people.
“We are building houses, schools, and hospitals for the herdsmen, in some of the forests, but we want the Army to commence activities at the Falgore Forest.
“I plead with the Nigerian Army to quickly conclude work on the training depot at the Falgore Forest, so that they can take over the forest.”
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