Some communities in Ruwan Bore Ward, Gusau LGA of Zamfara, on Wednesday staged a peaceful protest over the incessant attacks by armed bandits.

The protesters who took their protest to the Government House, Gusau, were from the Ruwan Bore, Mada, Wonaka, Fegin-Mahe, Kanawa, and Tudun Wada communities.

The protesters unanimously appealed to the Zamfara government and security agencies to intervene in the security challenge in their communities by ensuring the protection of their lives and properties.

Aminu Bello from the Fegin-Mahe community, who spoke on behalf of the protesters, said that there was no presence of security operatives in the communities.

“We don’t have security operatives in my villages, and this has enhanced criminals’ free attack on us at any time they want. The rainy season is at its peak, but we cannot cultivate our farms because of the activities and attacks of bandits on us,” he cried.

Meanwhile, when contacted, the vice-chairman of the LGA, Aminu Mada, acknowledged that there was a need to urgently address security concerns in the area.

Mr Mada explained that he recently escaped death during a working visit to the area; however, he said that rather than going to the government house to protest, the protesters should have relocated to the nearest ADC, where the council could easily provide them with shelter and other emergency needs.

“The idea of coming to the capital, especially the government house, is beyond comprehension, as the action cannot proffer a solution to the challenge,” he said.

He noted that the present administration in the state, under the leadership of Governor Dauda Lawal, was doing everything possible to secure the lives and property of the citizens.

He further called on the residents to continue to support the government and security agencies with prayers and useful information. 

(NAN)