About 50 Kalare boys, Gombe State local militia group have submitted their weapons to Commissioner of Police, Gombe State Command, CP Hayatu Usman.
Our correspondent reports that the Kalare boys are known for causing havoc in Gombe metropolis and their activities range from phone snatching, harassment, robbery and other offences.
Present during the handover include Commissioners for Internal Security; Colonel Abdullahi Bello (Rtd); Youth and Sports; Adamu Inuwa Pantami, and Agriculture; Dr Barnabas Malle.
Speaking on Wednesday, during the handing over of weapons Usman said the surrender was part of his efforts towards enhancing safety and security in the state, adding that it was part of his proactive measures to curb the menace of thuggery.
This was contained in a press statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer ASP Mahid Abubakar, stating that the event was part of CP Usman’s action plan and results of the ongoing engagement with various stakeholders, including the youth and community leaders, to implement grassroots policing through community partnership.
The statement partly read, “The initiative has started yielding positive results as the command received over 50 thugs (kalare boys) who voluntarily renounced thuggery in the state.
“So far, over 50 thugs (Kalare Boys) have voluntarily renounced thuggery and surrendered their offensive weapons which includes knives and machetes to the state command and promised not to indulge in any form of criminal activities again
“The CP welcomed the youths and thanked them for turning to new leaves and urged them to equally sensitise their friends who are yet to renounce to do so.
“The CP also the Commissioners for youths and internal security to convey the request of the repentant thugs to the government towards rehabilitating them for self reliance through various skill acquisitions programmes.”
Reacting, Commissioner for Internal Security Colonel Bello promised to relay the message of the repentant thugs to the state government, adding that their decision was commendable.
