Following the violent protest that led to the false allegation that operatives of Operation Safe Haven killed a Woman in Gon Gora of Zango Kataf LGA Kaduna, critical stakeholders from Zango Kataf have reached out to the security outfit apologizing for the misunderstanding and pleading with them to remain to restore peace in the area.

The plead came during a visit by community leaders to OPSH in the area.

Details of the meeting reads;

VIOLENT PROTEST: ZANGO KATAF STAKEHOLDERS SUE FOR PEACE, PLEADING OPERATION SAFE HAVEN TO REMAIN

Following the violent protest staged by women and misguided youths of Gon Gora Kataf in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State on 23 March 2021, the leadership of the community has visited the troops of OPSH in the area to tender their unreserved apologies for the misconduct.

The delegation included the community leaders, religious leaders, chairman of Zangon Kataf LGA, traditional rulers, youths and women leaders, retired permanent secretaries, and other eminent citizens of Zangon Kataf LGA.

Speaking during the reconciliation visit, the team leader and chairman Zangon Kataf LGA, Dr Eliaz Manza said they dissociated themselves and the whole community from the activities of the violent protesters, noting that troops presence was for their safety and security, stressing that OPSH is doing much towards bringing the lasting peace in Southern Kaduna in general and Zangon Kataf in particular.

The team leader assured that such violent act would never reoccur again, therefore pleaded that OPSH should remain in their locality. He further assured the operation of their support and cooperation towards achieving the lasting peace in the area.

IBRAHIM SHITTU
Major
Media Officer OPSH
25 March 2021

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Violent Protest: Zango Kataf Stakeholders Plead for Operation Safe Haven to Remain, Apologizes