Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has restated his firm position against entering any form of dialogue with bandits, stressing that his administration will never bargain with those responsible for terrorizing communities across the state.
Vanguard reported that “the governor spoke on Thursday as he continued his visit to communities recently attacked by bandits.”
Offering condolences to the affected communities, Lawal reaffirmed his commitment to restoring security and rebuilding affected areas.
According to a statement by his spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala 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, “Yesterday (Wednesday), I began a condolence tour to communities targeted by bandits.
“Since we couldn’t conclude the visit, we resumed today and reached three more communities. I met with residents and conveyed the government’s support and encouragement.
“Security remains the top priority of my administration. We are deploying every resource to protect lives and property across Zamfara.
“From 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.
Through the statement, the governor said he also observed the poor condition of roads leading to the communities, stating that his administration will prioritize their rehabilitation to improve access and support local development.
The statement noted further that Governor Lawal’s visits highlight his administration’s determination to tackle insecurity directly, while also prioritizing infrastructure improvements to reduce the risks faced by rural residents.
