Attahiru Ahmed Gusau
Zamfara State Governor Bello Mohammed Mattawale has confirmed the killings of 45 people by bandits at kadawa village of Zurmi local government area,said some invincible hands are plotting evil against people to make the State terrifying.
Addressing press conference on Saturday evening at Government house Gusau, Governor Bello Mattawale said it was necessary to address people over the recent escalation in the wave of banditry in some parts of zamfara State.
“As you are aware,the most recent one is the attack on Kadawa village,Zurmi Local Government Area. The reports we received confirmed that the bandits have killed 45 innocent people.”
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According to him,said he feels saddened by the unfortunate and barbaric act of cowardice.With a heavy heart, “I convey my condolences on behalf of my family and the entire people of the State over this massacre.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families and the whole people of Kadawa of Zurmi Local Government Area, and all families that have lost their loved ones across the State”
The Governor expressed his condolences to every one, individually and collectively, “I want to tell you that we will stay doubly proactive in confronting these men of the underworld”.
“These hard hearted gang of criminals have made us to believe that violence is the only language they understand,More than ever before we are determined to pay them in the same coins”.
He disclosed that In recent weeks,the act of banditry has reverted to the ugly dimensions it had prior to the coming of my administration.The marauders kill without regard for any rules of sanity.
“Women,the elderly, and children are not spared. As a result, a large number of people have been displaced in nearly every town in the State.”
“My dear people of Zamfara people, you are witnesses to what we have accomplished from the beginning of our administration, particularly the peace and reconciliation efforts that we initiated and achieved.”
He further revealed that his Administration have been able to shift violent narratives to ones of optimism and peaceful coexistence.”Unfortunately, things suddenly took a dramatic turn, and things are getting worse by the day”.
“It is clear that some invincible hands are plotting evil against our people with the goal of making our State as terrifying as it were in the years gone”.
“My constant prayer is for Allah to reveal those who are perpetrating these cruel atrocities against our people.”
He assured that he will remain steadfast in an efforts to eradicate banditry and all types of criminality from the State.
“In this battle, no sacred cow. Whosoever is involved in these dastardly acts, no matter how highly placed, would be dealt with according to the law.”
“We have demonstrated this commitment based on the actions we have taken in respect of Emir of Maru, Emir of Dansadau and, following yesterday’s incident, the Emir of Zurmi”.
He said the present Administration has resolved to begin implementing the recommendations of the MD Abubakar-led Committee on Finding Solutions to Banditry in Zamfara State as a next step in addressing this vexing problem.
“We would not spare anyone indicted by the committee’s report, no matter how high up they are”.
“Let me reiterate my call during the special sermon and prayers yesterday that our people should complement the efforts of the security forces by defending their communities in the wake of any attacks”.
“This strategy is part of the decisions taken by the northern states governors to combat the menace of banditry and related crimes in the region”.
He called on the people everywhere in the State to be vigilant and cooperate with the security operatives for the success of the battle,the fight against insecurity requires concerted efforts.
“In one way or the other, everybody has a role to play in addressing our security challenges”.
