In an effort to combat thuggery, Zamfara State Governor Bello Matawalle signed a bill incorporating the state Anti-thuggery Agency into law. This was revealed in a statement issued in Gusau by Jamilu Iliyasu, who serves as the Press Secretary to the governor. In February 2022, it was disclosed that the governor had signed an Executive Order establishing a committee to counter thuggery, drug abuse, and similar offences throughout the state. Afterwards, it was sent to the state assembly that would legalize the state anti-thug agency, and it was approved.
The governor commended the Assembly for enacting the two bills and helping the government to improve the state, stressing that his administration created the agency to assist security services in decreasing thuggery. He added that the organization would also aid in educating young people with moral values, leading to a better community as a whole. Also included in the report is the governor’s consent to an amendment to legislation creating state Area Development Councils. According to him, the area development councils were established to improve local development and meet the objectives of the electorate by bringing people nearer to the government.
Matawalle’s action is evident in the state’s peaceful election.
Senator Samuel Anyanwu, National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the Imo Police Command have both expressed their satisfaction with the peaceful election that took place in the state on Saturday. They made the statement during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), providing their evaluation of the election in the state. Anyanwu commended the police and other security officials for their professionalism, noting that his community had not had any incidents of violence.
More so, Sen. Anyanwu added that the election was peaceful throughout and that he cast his vote at the Ikeduru Local Government Area, Polling Unit 012, Central School, Amaimo. The procedure was carried out without incident, with the only reservation of the fact that the officials from INEC needed more knowledge of the BVAS. He remarked that while they were able to manage the situation, they were delayed in handling the BVAS machine. However, he expressed optimism that the procedure will be better in upcoming elections.
The security agency demonstrated professionalism in the election conducted.
ASP Henry Okoye, the state’s police public relations officer (PPRO), stated that the command had not received any reports of violence or arrests in any polling place. Okoye also observed that the security officers who were sent out to keep the election safe did a good job. He believes that the people of Imo can testify to the truth that their men acted professionally and democratically and human rights compliantly. Many people, he claims, were under the impression that the state of Imo would be extremely dangerous and that polls would be called off because of this.
Okoye credited Mr. Muhammed Barde, the state’s commissioner of police, his managerial team, and the collaboration between different security agencies for the state’s safety achievement. He also noted that the effectiveness of the seminars they have been holding had helped the success of the strategic positioning of security personnel. He also applauded the young people of Imo state for their peaceful voting and said it was a good sign that so many of them showed up to the polls.
All situations were brought under control despite challenges.
On the other hand, ASP Okoye remained silent when asked about the threats made by unknown thugs to disrupt the electoral process on Saturday in Orsu. According to NAN’s sources, security agents in Orsu were able to recover stolen election materials from the criminals. Witnesses reported that security personnel had successfully dealt with the criminals and handed back the stolen items to the INEC representatives. The source says that voting was held without further incident in the area.
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Zamfara State passes Anti-thuggery bill. – Anti-thuggery Agency to curb thuggery and related violent acts in the state. – Express your point of view.
This bill is commendable. I commend the Zamfara government on the proposition of the bill. I hope it helps solves the thuggery situation in their state. It should also be adopted in the nation.
A committee to combat thuggery, drug addiction, and other offenses of a similar nature was established as a result of the governor signing an executive order forming the group.
The legislation that would legalize the state anti-thug agency was brought before the state assembly, where it was subsequently passed.
The governor gave the Assembly high marks for passing the two acts and aiding the government in its efforts to better the state. He emphasized that his administration had established the agency to aid security forces in reducing thuggery.
According to the testimonies of the witnesses, the security forces had successfully dealt with the thieves and returned the things that had been taken to the officials of INEC.
Also, the group would provide a hand in instilling moral principles in young people, which would contribute to the overall improvement of the city.
Despite the fact that they were successful in managing the crisis, they were unable to handle the BVAS machine in a timely manner.
We should be proud of the young voters in Imo state and say it’s encouraging that so many of them went up to cast ballots.
The governor signed an executive order establishing a committee to combat thuggery, drug addiction, and other acts of a similar sort.
If this bill is pass and accept it will reduce violence and all this thug issue will reduce and curb thuggery in the state so peace can be reign in the society
The introduction of the bills is highly recommended because it will help the government to improve the state, counter thuggery, drug abuse, and similar offences throughout the state, educating young people with moral values, leading to a better community as a whole etc. It would be really nice.
Though they were able to calm the situation, the BVAS machine was left unattended for too long.
Generally speaking, it’s a good thing that this bill was introduced. The proposed legislation in Zamfara deserves praise, and I applaud the state’s leadership for doing so. I’m crossing my fingers that it helps put an end to the thuggery in their state. It ought to be implemented on a national scale as well.
Bello Matawalle signing the bill that incorporate the state Anti-thuggery Agency into law is a welcome development. Same should be replicated in other state.
Anti-thuggery Agency to curb thuggery and related violent acts in the state. Very good if any thug is find anything stupid should face the law
Bello Matawalle has taken the bull by the horn by signing into law a bill incorporating the state Anti-thuggery Agency. It will definitely have a positive impact on that state. Please, let Lagos state do the same.
The anti thungry bill which Zamfara pass is a good development and it will be very good if other states can follow suite because lots of people have seen thungry as a job nowadays.
This legislation is admirable. I hope it contributes to resolving the thuggery issue in their state. The country should also adopt it.
After the governor issued an executive order establishing the organization, a committee was created to address thuggery, drug abuse, and other related offenses.