Fresh attacks rock Zamfara as Gov Lawal convenes emergency security meeting

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has convened an emergency security meeting amid renewed bandit assaults across several communities, reaffirming his administration’s resolve to stem the tide of violence.

The high-level meeting, held on Friday at the Government House conference room in Gusau, brought together heads of security agencies and key stakeholders to chart an urgent response to the worsening situation.

In a statement issued on Saturday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Idris, the government underscored the seriousness of the gathering.

“In his administration’s resolve to end the insecurity affecting Zamfara State, Governor Dauda Lawal convened an emergency security meeting with all heads of security agencies and relevant stakeholders in Zamfara State.

“The meeting demonstrates the shared commitment and collective responsibility of the state government and heads of security agencies to protect lives and properties in Zamfara State.”

During the session, Lawal directed security commanders to reassess existing strategies and adopt stronger, coordinated tactics to confront the threat posed by armed groups operating in the state.

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“During the meeting, Governor Lawal urged the heads of the security agencies in Zamfara to heightened vigilance, strengthened intelligence, and immediate, coordinated countermeasures.

“He charged the security to put more effort into ensuring that these elements did not gain further ground by staying ahead of them, denying them freedom of action, and decisively neutralising the threat,” the statement added.

The governor also extended condolences to families and communities affected by the attacks, as well as to security operatives who have paid the ultimate price in the line of duty.

“He sympathised with the victims’ communities and families, assuring his administration’s support for affected communities and security agencies, with logistical, operational, and institutional backing to improve their effectiveness,” Idris said.

The emergency deliberations come in the wake of deadly assaults, including the February 19 attack on Dutsin Dan Ajiya village in Anka Local Government Area, where at least 50 people were reportedly killed.

Residents said the attackers invaded the community with advanced weapons, sealed off entry and exit routes, and opened fire indiscriminately.

“After the attack, we realised that 30 people were killed; some were wounded, while several others are at large and nobody knows their whereabouts,” a resident said.

Several villagers were also abducted during the raid, which reportedly continued into the early hours of the morning, leaving the community devastated and prompting renewed calls for decisive government action.

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