…Assures of ‘ending insecurity soon’

by Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna

Gov Dauda Lawal

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has expressed his administration’s commitment to end banditry in the State.

The governor gave the assurance when he visited Zurmi Local Government Area of the state where he assured the people that banditry would “soon be a thing of the past.”

A statement by the spokesperson for the governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said the visit to Zurmi LGA was to sympathize with the emirate and victims of the recent attack.

The statement, made available Friday, commended President Tinubu’s administration for its efforts in fighting banditry in the State.

He said: “In his commitment to ensuring peace in Zamfara, Governor Dauda Lawal visited Zurmi local government area to sympathize with the emirate and its people. He pledged to increase security measures to prevent future attacks.

“The governor was received by the Emir of Zurmi, His Royal Highness Alhaji Bello Suleiman, at the palace.”

While at the Zurmi LGA military formation, Governor Lawal commended and encouraged the troops with words of appreciation.

“We appreciate the Federal Government’s support, especially the increased presence of troops in volatile areas across the state. The security forces are doing an excellent job of securing the lives and property of the people,” he stated.

The governor visited internally-displaced persons (IDPs) at GSS Zurmi, Government Secondary School Nasarawan Zurmi, and Primary School Dauran. He sympathized and assured them of his commitment to ending banditry in the State.

He presented the IDPs with relief materials and promised to work towards returning them to their homes, where they rightfully belong.

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