The Zamfara State Government has reaffirmed its stance against negotiating with bandits, committing to intensify security operations and implement new strategies to address the escalating insecurity in the region. Deputy Governor Mani Mumuni Masamar Mudi communicated this position during a condolence visit to Bunkasau village in the Bukkuyum Local Government Area, following a tragic attack that resulted in the deaths of at least 26 individuals and left several others injured.
In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Shehu Adamu Gusau, Mudi expressed profound sorrow over the incident and commended the community’s resilience. He noted that local residents had mounted a spirited resistance, reportedly neutralizing some of the attackers. “On behalf of the Zamfara State Government, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and pray for the repose of the departed and the swift recovery of the injured,” the deputy governor stated.
Accompanying Mudi was the Speaker of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, Bilyaminu Ismail Moriki, who praised the community’s bravery in defending itself. He suggested that the Assembly might consider legislation to permit communities to bear arms for self-defense within constitutional limits. Additionally, the Chief Imam of Bunkasau, Malam Abubakar, expressed gratitude to the government delegation for their visit and recounted the community’s ongoing suffering at the hands of bandits. He appealed for further support to strengthen local security efforts.
The deputy governor was joined by senior government officials, including the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ahmad Garba Yandi, and the Special Adviser on Security Matters, Mannir Fura Girke. The attack on Bunkasau is part of a broader trend of violence in Zamfara State, where banditry, kidnapping, and communal clashes have persisted despite ongoing military operations. Authorities maintain that the government is dedicated to restoring peace through enhanced security measures and community cooperation.
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