Northern Group Threatens ICC Action Against Zamfara Governor Over Bandit Attacks

The Northern Intelligentsia Network, an advocacy group, has threatened to petition the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague against Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal over his alleged failure to address bandit attacks in the state. The group accused Governor Lawal of complicity and inaction, claiming that his actions are aiding and abetting the crisis.

They called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene, warning that the escalating insecurity in Zamfara poses a serious threat to regional stability. The group highlighted specific incidents of violence in various local government areas, emphasizing the need for immediate action to protect citizens and uphold international humanitarian law.