Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has reaffirmed his administrationâs firm stance against engaging in dialogue with bandits, declaring that his government will never negotiate with those responsible for terrorising communities across the state.
The governor made this statement on Thursday during his continued tour of communities recently attacked by bandits, where he offered condolences to victims and reiterated his commitment to restoring security and rebuilding affected areas.
Offering condolences to the affected communities, Lawal reaffirmed his commitment to restoring security and rebuilding affected areas.
In a statement by his spokesperson, Sulaiman Idris, the governor visited Kagara, Dan Isa and Kasuwar Daji in the Kauran Namoda Local Government Area.
He explained that the visit was part of a broader outreach to demonstrate solidarity with victims and assess the situation first-hand.
Addressing residents during the visit, Governor Lawal said, âYesterday (Wednesday), I began a condolence tour to communities targeted by bandits.
âSince we couldnât conclude the visit, we resumed today and reached three more communities. I met with residents and conveyed the governmentâs support and encouragement.
âSecurity remains the top priority of my administration. We are deploying every resource to protect lives and property across Zamfara.
âFrom the onset of my tenure, I made it clear: we will not negotiate with bandits. That position remains unchanged and will not change. These criminals have consistently shown no sincerity or remorse.
âI also observed the poor condition of roads leading to these communities. My administration will prioritise their rehabilitation to improve access and support local development,â the governor said.
The statement noted further that Lawalâs visits underscore his administrationâs resolve to confront insecurity head-on, while also addressing infrastructural challenges that compound the vulnerability of rural communities.
