Security measures reduced criminal activities in South Darfur: governor
July 6, 2016 (NYALA) – The governor of South Darfur on Wednesday said the security situation has improved in the state during the past ten days after the deployment of additional forces to curb criminal attacks by armed gangs.
While addressing worshippers after Eid al-Fitr prayers on Wednesday, South Darfur Governor, Adam al-Faki, said, that his government would continue implementing security measures to end criminal activities.
Al-Faki pointed that looting and armed robberies, which were very common in Nayla the capital of South Darfur State in the past years, have vanished.
“Law enforcement forces have raided several hideouts of criminals and arrested a number of perpetrators,” he added.
He went further to say that people feel secure after the recent security enhancements and arrest of criminals.
The governor asserted that his government is decided to shrink criminal activities after the end of the rebellion and tribal conflicts in the state, pointing out that law enforcement agencies are capable of reducing crime in South Darfur.
He stressed that the recent security measures are the final steps in ending Darfur crisis, saying that ending security problems is an easy task compared to rebellion and tribal conflicts.
“All arms will be collected from tribes in the coming months and arms will be authorized only for regular forces,” said South Darfur governor.
Following several looting and killing incidents last month, Nyala residents have expressed concern over the return of the lawlessness situation which prevailed in Nyala before imposing the state of emergency.
Since July 2014, an indefinite emergency situation is declared in South Darfur state, including a curfew from 7pm to 7am (local time) in Nyala.
The decision also banned riding of motorcycles by more than one person, holding weapons while wearing civilian clothes, vehicles driving around without license plates, and wearing a kadamool (a turban which covers the face).
(ST)