Gov Lawal tells bandit-ravaged Zamfara communities to pray for God’s intervention
Governor Dauda Lawal visited some communities affected by recent banditry activities in the state on Wednesday and solicited constant prayers from the community members.
Several Zamfara communities have suffered from recent bandits’ attacks and kidnappings. The security challenges were rendering thousands of women and children displaced and more vulnerable across various parts of the state.
The affected communities visited by the Governor included Banga, Kurya Madaro, Maguru, Sakajiki, and Kyambarawa in Kaura Namoda LGA.
Sympathising with the victims in the Banga community, Lawal reassured his administration’s commitment to addressing the lingering security challenges affecting communities in Zamfara.
“We are here in order to sympathise with you and condole with the families of those who lost their lives as a result of the attacks. When such ugly activities happened, I was away from the state but I sent a powerful delegation led by my Deputy and Secretary to the state government to sympathise with you. As leaders, we are not happy with the current security situation in the state and other parts of the country,” the governor said.
Mr Lawal assured his administration’s readiness to collaborate with the security agencies and all other stakeholders to find lasting solutions to the challenges in the state.
“We will continue to do our best to promote the security and safety of our people. As we all know, security is necessary for the development of any society. Therefore, since the inception of our administration, security is our number one priority,” Mr Lawal added.
The governor proceeded to Kurya Madaro, Maguru, and Kyambarawa towns, where he urged the people of the state to pray more for the end of bandit attacks.
“We should pray to God and seek his intervention. I believe that with constant prayers, all these challenges will become history,” the Zamfara governor stated.
The governor, while in Sakajiki town, promised to construct a road linking the community from the main road with immediate effect.
He said the new road to be constructed in the area would enhance security and socio-economic activities for the people of the area.
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