POLICE RECOVER LOOTED OVER FORTY VEHICLES BY FORMER GOV. BELLO MOHAMMED

10/06/23

PRESS RELEASE

The Zamfara State Governor has given details on the operation of the Nigeria Police Force that led to the recovery of vehicles allegedly looted by the former Governor of the State, Bello Mohammed.

A statement by the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Dauda Lawal on Media and Publicity, Sulaiman Idris, said in the early hours of Friday, the Nigeria Police Force stormed the residences of the former governor, where over 40 vehicles were impounded.

Sulaiman Idris revealed that the Police had acted on a court order and a search warrant obtained for the operation.

The statement is quoted as saying, “Recall that the Zamfara State Government has communicated officially to former Governor Bello Mohammed and his deputy to return all the missing vehicles within five working days.

It said, they also lodged an official complaint with the Police on overriding public interest, on wasteful looting of valuables, including official vehicles.

Consequently, the Police sought a search warrant which was duly given by the court and hence raided Mohammed’s residences in Gusau and Maradun Local Government Areas of the State, and another unidentified hideout.

The statement claimed that over 40 vehicles were recovered including Three bulletproof vehicles and Eight SUVs.

Governor Lawal’s administration reaffirmed its commitment to recover all that belongs to the people.

Our common resolve, he said, is to rescue and rebuild Zamfara, recovering the proceeds of crime and public assets is a critical part of the rescue mission.

Governor Dauda Lawal called on the people of Zamfara to remain calm, as they will continue to record massive improvements in the areas of security and the lingering water scarcity in the state.

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