The Zamfara State government has officially distanced itself from the purported peace agreement between certain representatives of the Nigerian government and local criminals referred to as bandits.
The government, through a statement released on Saturday by Mannir Mu’azu Haidara Kaura, the state Commissioner of Information and Culture, emphasized that this action is unauthorized and contrary to the state government’s stance and the collective will of its citizens.
Zamfara, situated in the North-West region, remains plagued by the activities of terrorists who have perpetrated numerous attacks over time.
The state government said, “Zamfara state Government has dissociated itself from the ongoing plans by some suspected group of individuals claiming to be the agents of Peace Accord initiated by the Federal Government to negotiate with bandits with a view to address the lingering security challenges in the state.
“The general public is hereby assured that the state government in collaboration with security agencies are on top of the security situation in the state and is working tirelessly to ensure that peace returned to the state and the lives and properties of the entire Zamfara people are protected, issues of banditry has became a history in the state.
“The state government however extend its condolences and sympathy to the victims of the recent banditry attacks at Sakaji and Bilbis villages in Kaura Namoda and Tsafe local governments areas, describing the incidents as unfortunate and would not be allowed to continue.”
