Justify Security Expenditure, Group tells Zamfara govt

A coalition of concerned citizens in Zamfara State, operating under the banner of Zamfara Concerned Citizens (ZCC), has issued a two-week ultimatum to the state government demanding a full account of funds spent on tackling insecurity from January 2024 to date. In a statement released by ZCC coordinator, Yusuf Muhammad Gusau, the group called on […]

A coalition of concerned citizens in Zamfara State, operating under the banner of Zamfara Concerned Citizens (ZCC), has issued a two-week ultimatum to the state government demanding a full account of funds spent on tackling insecurity from January 2024 to date.

In a statement released by ZCC coordinator, Yusuf Muhammad Gusau, the group called on Governor Dauda Lawal to provide a detailed and verifiable breakdown of the funds.

This call for transparency arises amid widespread frustration over ongoing violence, abductions, and insecurity, with citizens claiming there has been no visible improvement in the state’s security situation.

The statement argued that the people of Zamfara have seen little justification for such a substantial expenditure.

Gusau emphasised, “The people of Zamfara, who continue to suffer from poverty, lack of adequate public services, and ongoing security threats, deserve clear answers.”

The ZCC contends that the administration’s priorities appear misaligned, highlighting grievances over the continued lack of resources in essential sectors such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure.

Gusau criticised recent state expenditures on luxury vehicles, questioning the commitment of Lawal’s administration to the welfare of ordinary citizens.

“Our communities continue to grapple with the daily threat of violence,” the statement continued, “and it is deeply troubling that such a significant amount of public funds—allocated with the purpose of securing our lives—appears to have been spent without any meaningful impact.”