Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal reiterates that his administration will not negotiate with or yield to criminal groups as it tackles banditry. He makes the statement during a condolence visit to Bungudu Local Government Area following a recent bandit attack. Lawal visits officials and affected families, including the palace of Hassan Attahiru, the Emir of Bungudu, where he outlines the state government’s efforts to improve security and restore peace in the area. In remarks shared through the governor’s spokesperson, Lawal also calls on residents to remain patient and steadfast, describing the insecurity as a test and saying the government is dedicating resources to end the threat. He says the administration continues to provide assistance to injured people and will work to secure the safe return of kidnapped victims. The emir responds by thanking the governor for the visit and expresses confidence that Zamfara will overcome banditry, citing his awareness of the governor’s role on the state security council. The governor also extends condolences to the families of victims.
Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal says his administration will not negotiate with bandits
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal reiterates that his administration will not negotiate with or yield to criminal groups as it tackles banditry. He makes the statement during a condolence visit to Bu...
- Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal says his administration will not negotiate with or yield to bandits or criminals.
- Lawal delivers the pledge during a condolence visit to Bungudu Local Government Area after a recent bandit attack.
- He visits the Emir of Bungudu, Hassan Attahiru, and discusses state efforts to restore peace and improve security.
- The governor says the administration provides assistance to injured persons and works to secure the safe return of kidnapped victims.
- The emir expresses confidence that the challenge of banditry will be overcome.
Dauda Lawal, governor of Zamfara, says his administration will not negotiate with or yield to criminals in the state. In a statement on Thursday, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the governor’s spokesperson, said Dauda reiterated the administration’s policy during a condolence visit to Bungudu LGA following a recent bandit attack. Lawal first visited the palace of Hassan Attahiru, emir of Bungudu, where he outlined the state government’s efforts to maintain security and restore peace across Zamfara. “I am here to express my sympathy and offer condolences to the families, the Emir, and the people of Bungudu following last week’s bandit attacks,” Lawal said. “This is a test from Almighty Allah, and we will overcome it. The state government is dedicating resources and efforts to end the threat of banditry. “I encourage everyone to remain patient, as this sensitive issue requires both perseverance and steadfast prayers. “I pray that God grants the victims’ families the strength to endure this loss. May Allah forgive those who lost their lives. “We will continue to provide all necessary assistance to those injured and will do everything possible to secure the safe return of all kidnapped victims.” Responding, the emir thanked God for giving Zamfara a governor who cares and is taking steps to address insecurity. “As a member of the state’s security council, I am aware of the governor’s efforts. I am confident that we will overcome the challenge of banditry,” he said. “We appreciate your condolence visit. It means a lot to the people of Bungudu LGA.” While in Bungudu LGA, Lawal also visited the families of the late Alhaji Bello Umar Bungudu and other victims to offer his condolences.
4 hours agoZamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has reaffirmed his administration’s resolve not to negotiate with or yield to criminal groups as part of efforts to tackle banditry in the state. Lawal made the pledge on Thursday during a condolence visit to Bungudu Local Government Area, where he sympathised with families and residents affected by a recent bandit attack. […] Bungudu attack: ‘We’ll never negotiate with bandits’ — Zamfara Gov
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