Zamfara State Government Arrests Over 2,000 Militants Amid Communication Disruptions

The Zamfara State Government has announced the arrest of more than 2,000 militants following the disruption of communications in the state. This development was disclosed by the State’s Information Commissioner, Alhaji Ibrahim Dosara, during a briefing in Kaduna State.

According to Alhaji Dosara, the arrests were part of a military operation aimed at addressing the security challenges in Zamfara. “Investigations into the alleged spies have been intensified to identify their captors and colleagues,” he stated, adding that some of the detainees have provided information implicating other individuals.

The Commissioner reported that security agencies are leveraging the information obtained from the suspects to apprehend additional accomplices. He also mentioned that a significant number of militants were killed during operations, with many others fleeing to neighboring states like Sokoto and Katsina.

“Security forces have managed to kill a large number of militants while others have fled to neighboring states such as Sokoto and Katsina. We have achieved a lot in the last month,” said Alhaji Dosara. He cited the Sokoto State Commissioner of Police, who reported that 80% of the militants from Zamfara had entered Sokoto, while the remaining 20% had fled to Katsina.

Despite the successes, Alhaji Dosara acknowledged the impact of the communication disruptions on the local population. He assured that the government is aware of the people’s plight and emphasized that the measures were taken to clear the militants from the state. He concluded by promising that the network would soon be restored.

This news follows the intensified efforts by the security forces to combat militant activities in Zamfara State, aiming to restore peace and security in the region.

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