Insecurity: Buhari rules out amnesty for bandits, terrorists
Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- President Muhammadu Buhari has ruled out the possibility of granting amnesty to bandits, kidnappers and insurgents in the country.
He said his government would continue to deal decisively with such criminals whom he said constitute a threat to the country and its people.
Mr Buhari stated this on Thursday while declaring open a joint security meeting of Northern State Governors' Forum, Northern Traditional Rulers Council and delegation from the federal government in Kaduna State.
The president's stance is coming on the heels of agitations by some northern leaders that repentant bandits be given amnesty.
Prominent amongst those canvassing amnesty for bandits are the Zamfara State governor, Bello Matawalle, and an Isl...
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