A Fulani leader in Zamfara State, Alhaji Ruwa, has voluntarily surrendered his ammunition to troops of the 223 Battalion, 1 Brigade Division of Nigerian Army.
Ruwa also promised to ensure that his subjects do same soonest. He handed over two locally fabricated pistols and three Dane guns to the army.
The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman, said the Fulani leader also promised to persuade all other known armed bandits to come out and renounce their illegal vocation.
“This is in continuation of ongoing efforts to rid Zamfara State of the menace of livestock rustling and armed banditry,” the army spokesman said.
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