Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has called on the state’s residents to engage in continuous prayer, seeking divine intervention against the ongoing insecurity issues plaguing the region.
The governor’s appeal was conveyed by his chief of staff, Hon. Mukhtar Lugga, during the opening ceremony of the state’s 27th Qur’anic recitation competition.
This appeal comes in the wake of a distressing incident in which over 100 villagers were abducted by bandits in Mutunji and three other communities within the Maru Local Government Area on Friday.informationguidenigeria
Governor Lawal acknowledged the severity of this mass abduction and the broader security challenges facing rural areas in the state.JAMB Portal
In response to these escalating security issues, Governor Lawal noted that the state government has taken proactive measures by recruiting 4,200 Community Protection Guards (CPGs).
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This initiative is aimed at combating the nefarious activities of bandits and enhancing security across the state.JAMB Result
The recent attack, led by a notorious bandits’ kingpin known as Damina, targeted four villages under the Dansadau district, resulting in the kidnapping of over 100 residents. According to local reports, the bandits‘ decision to attack these villages was driven by the villagers’ failure to pay harvesting levies, prompting the assailants to raid the communities on motorcycles.NYSC PORTAL
Governor Lawal’s call for prayer and the government’s security measures underscore the urgent need for solutions to address the growing insecurity and banditry in Zamfara State.
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