The factional Zamfara State House of Assembly, led by Rt. Hon. Bashar Aliyu Gummi, has called on the Federal Government to take full control of security operations in the state to curb persistent bandit attacks.
During plenary on Tuesday, the lawmakers accused Governor Dauda Lawal of neglecting communities affected by the violence, alleging that his administration is more focused on political ambitions than addressing insecurity.
Moving a motion, Hon. Bashir Abubakar Masama (Bukkuyum North) said bandits have repeatedly attacked Adapka, Zauma, Gwashi, and Mayanchi along the Bukkuyum road.
Hon. Bashir Bello Sarkin Zango (Bungudu West) added that Gidan Bugaje, Zaman Gida, Kukan Nine, and Gidan Dan-inna have become “war zones” where entering is considered suicidal.
Other members, including Hon. Aliyu Ango Kagara (Talata Mafara South), Hon. Ibrahim Tudu Tukur Bakura (Bakura), Hon. Amiru Ahmed Keta (Tsafe West), Hon. Faruk Musa Dosara (Maradun I), and Hon. Nasiru Abdullahi Maru (Maru North), supported the call, insisting that the Federal Government bypass the state government to effectively combat the crisis.
They warned that without decisive federal intervention, the fight against bandits in Zamfara may not end soon.
