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August 3, 2019
TheInspector General of Police Mohammed Adamu and ten state Governors metrepentant cattle rustlers, bandits, volunteers, also known as Yan Sakai andMiyetti Allah leaders in an effort to end banditry in the North West.
Governors of Plateau, Taraba, Niger, Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa, Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi and Katsina states attended the one-day security and reconciliation meeting in Katsina. The Deputy Inspector General of Police Kano zone, seven Police Commissioners and top Military officers were also in attendance.
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Itwas resolved that the Yan Sakai should stop their illegal activities becausethey have no legal backing, while the police will arrest anyone who goes aboutkilling and molesting people.
GovernorAminu Masari of Katsina State in a communiqué said as from now, no vigilantegroup member or volunteers should attack or kill any herdsman, as sacrificemust be made by both sides to ensure peace reign.
Onhis part, the Inspector General of Police explained that nobody is allowed toattack any one as resolutions reached, within the next one month, be reviewedto see levels of compliance.