Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has revealed that both the state and federal governments are fully aware of the identities and locations of the bandits responsible for terrorizing communities in Zamfara and other northern regions. Despite this, no decisive action has been taken to apprehend or eliminate them.
Speaking in an interview with Arise TV, Governor Lawal expressed confusion over the bandits’ motives, noting that unlike Niger Delta militants or Boko Haram, these criminals seem to lack a clear ideological or economic agenda. He questioned why innocent farming communities are being targeted by individuals who live among them.
The governor emphasized the need for stronger action from the federal government and security agencies, stating that while military and police forces are doing their best, more must be done to address the escalating violence. Lawal also highlighted the frustration of knowing the bandits’ whereabouts but being unable to act, calling it “the million-dollar question.”
Despite the challenges, the governor reaffirmed his commitment to protecting the state’s citizens and working with federal security forces to resolve the ongoing crisis.
