Group rejects state of emergency call in Zamfara

A civic group, the Northern Democratic Movement (NDM), has rejected calls for a state of emergency in Zamfara State. In a statement signed by its Convener, Hon. Ibrahim Sule Sarki, the group described the call as a dangerous overreach that would destabilize Zamfara and set a harmful precedent for Nigeria’s democracy. Sarki said security challenges […]

A civic group, the Northern Democratic Movement (NDM), has rejected calls for a state of emergency in Zamfara State.

In a statement signed by its Convener, Hon. Ibrahim Sule Sarki, the group described the call as a dangerous overreach that would destabilize Zamfara and set a harmful precedent for Nigeria’s democracy.

Sarki said security challenges in Zamfara require sustained, intelligence-driven strategies, not politically motivated grandstanding.

The group said Zamfara has made security progress under Governor Dauda Lawal and that such a declaration would be unlawful.

The statement said: “Governor Dauda Lawal Dare’s administration has made measurable progress, including revitalizing community-led vigilance groups with improved training and oversight.

“Gov. Dare also cooperated with federal reinforcements for targeted operations in hotspot areas while launching socio-economic programs to address the root causes of banditry, such as unemployment and rural neglect.

“The NDM calls on President Tinubu and the National Assembly to disregard the call and focus on strengthening support for Zamfara’s security architecture.

“The NDM stands in solidarity with the people and government of Zamfara. We reaffirm our confidence in Governor Dare’s commitment to peace and call on all Nigerians to reject fear mongering by political jobbers.”