Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal says his administration will never negotiate with terrorists or armed groups, as residents express growing concern over insecurity in the state. Speaking amid worsening attacks and persistent banditry, Lawal rejects calls for peace talks with armed actors, saying such negotiations are unacceptable and would undermine the authority of government. He argues that the government is not weaker than the criminals and maintains that the state can confront insecurity through continued security operations and other strategic interventions rather than dialogue.
Lawal also responds to public agitation, including protests by residents along the Shinkafi–Kaura Namoda Road, where people voice frustration over rising attacks. He says citizens have the right to express their opinions and to protest, and that the government should listen to public concerns while working to improve security.
The statements reflect the ongoing security challenge in Zamfara, where banditry and related violence have affected multiple communities and contributed to heightened tensions between authorities and residents.
