Tension in Nasarawa State as Fleeing Bandits Identified In Karu, Wamba, Toto -Governor Sule Cries Out

Governor Abdullahi A. Sule has confirmed that suspected bandits fleeing from Niger, Zamfara, Kebbi and Kaduna States have infiltrated the state.

The governor disclosed this on Friday during emergency security meeting held at the Government House, Lafia aimed at reviewing the security situation in Nasarawa State and take appropriate actions to protect lives and property.

According to Governor Sule, the suspected bandits have been identified in Rugan Juli and Rugan Madaki both in Karu Local Government Area, as well as in Wamba and Toto local government areas of the state.

The influx of these suspected bandits, the Governor said was responsible for the increased cases of kidnapping within the last two months.