Zamfara Governor Under Fire Over Banditry Remarks - Pressure to Resign Grows
Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal faces pressure to resign after a viral video showed him claiming powerlessness against armed bandits. The governor stated he purchased 150 vehicles for security agencies but lacked the authority to deploy them without directives.
This led to concerns about his handling of security issues, with discussions on a possible state of emergency declaration. Lawmakers are considering probing his security votes.
The state remains a hotspot for banditry, with recent attacks in Ruwan Rana village. The governor's alleged failure to share intelligence on bandit locations has raised serious concerns at the national level.
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