By Ifeanyi Nwannah The Zamfara State House of Assembly has expressed deep concern over the escalating banditry activities within the...
By Ifeanyi Nwannah
The Zamfara State House of Assembly has expressed deep
concern over the escalating banditry activities within the state, thereby
forcing the locals to flee their areas for safety.
The lawmakers members decried the distressing situation
during their session on Thursday, while condemning the widespread and
relentless banditry that has engulfed numerous local government areas.
Deputy Speaker of the House, Hon Adamu Aliyu Birnin Magaji,
while addressing journalists after the session, stated that the assembly’s
resolute condemnation of the dire circumstances resulting from the surge in
banditry.
He reported that Hon. Lurwanu Marafa Nagambo, representing
Anka Constituency, explained the alarming banditry situation affecting his
constituency. Nagambo urgently called for increased military presence to quell
the alarming trend.
“We are not comfortable with the ugly development and
something has to be done to stop the terrorists because they are waxing
stronger on a daily basis”, he lamented.
Birnin Magaji and Nagambo jointly advocated for the establishment
of military bases and checkpoints along key routes, specifically from Mayanchi
to Anka and from Anka to Gurusu.
The deputy Speaker explained that communities like Tanaran,
Dareta, Dankanfani, Tangaran, Kawaye, among others, all in Anka Local Government,
need serious concern and protection.
Expanding on the session’s outcomes, Birnin Magaji explained
that following Nagambo’s motion and recommendations, Speaker Hon. Bilyaminu
Isma’il Moriki facilitated a comprehensive discussion among members. This
discussion unanimously resulted in a firm decision to confront the banditry
menace across all 14 Local Government Areas of the state.
Birnin Magaji added that the assembly plans to engage with
Governor Dauda Lawal to communicate their grave concerns regarding the
continuous bandit attacks.
Expressing his gratitude, Birnin Magaji commended Governor
Lawal’s proactive steps in tackling the banditry crisis.
He noted the governor’s engagement with security chiefs in
Abuja, indicating that the assembly is committed to providing unwavering
support to the governor’s initiatives aimed at curbing the scourge of banditry
within the state.
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