More repentant Bandits in Zamfara state who embraced the state government reconciliation program have surrendered their weapons and join the part of peace.

The state Commissioner of Police, Abutu Yaro said many others have indicated interest to surrender their arms and repent from the unholy act.

The police also appealed to traditional rulers and their subjects to expose criminals hiding in their communities.

He stated this at the palace of Emirs of Talata Mafara and Maradun emirate council during a familiarization tour of Police Divisional Headquarters and Emirate Councils in the state.

CP Abutu appeal to traditional rulers to support government in and security agencies in finding lasting peace across the state.

He enjoin the traditional rulers and their subjects to expose those hiding criminals.

According to him, a good number of bandits have surrendered their arms and many have indicated interest to do same.

On their part, the traditional rulers reiterate their commitment to ensuring that government succeed in its quest to rid the state of criminality.

The police also visited Talata Mafara police area command and Maradun Police Divisional Headquarters

He enjoins his men to desist from any act of corruption and extortion on the highways.