CSO expresses concern over insecurity in Zamfara

The Zamfara Civil Society Organization has expressed concerns over the worrisome state of insecurity in Zamfara state. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the group’s spokesperson, Ahmad Ibrahim, claimed that Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal had failed to confront the state’s security challenges head-on. “Rather than supporting the Federal Government’s initiatives to address insecurity, Dauda […]

The Zamfara Civil Society Organization has expressed concerns over the worrisome state of insecurity in Zamfara state.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the group’s spokesperson, Ahmad Ibrahim, claimed that Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal had failed to confront the state’s security challenges head-on.

“Rather than supporting the Federal Government’s initiatives to address insecurity, Dauda has consistently failed to confront the matter directly,” he said.

“He appears to politicise anything related to the security challenges.”

The accusations come amid reports that bandits and terrorists have imposed levy on villages in Zamfara, exacerbating the plight of impoverished communities.

The organization questioned how residents, already struggling, could meet such demands and called for a state of emergency in Zamfara due to “the lack of political governance and deepening insecurity.”

The group argue that Lawal has not delivered on his promises to address the crisis, pointing to his failure to engage stakeholders or hold town hall meetings to tackle the situation.

“What exactly is Dauda doing to tackle the insecurity claiming the lives of the people of Zamfara?” Umar asked, urging the governor to work with federal authorities to restore peace.