Governor Dauda Lawal has reaffirmed his administration’s policy of refusal to negotiate with or yield to criminals in Zamfara State. He said this on Thursday when he visited Bungudu Local Government Area to offer condolences to affected families, the emirate, and the community following the recent bandits attack.

The visit began at the palace of the Emir of Bungudu, His Royal Highness Alhaji Hassan Attahiru, where Governor Lawal outlined the state government’s ongoing efforts to maintain security and peace in Zamfara.

He said, “I am here to express my sympathy and offer condolences to the families, the Emir, and the people of Bungudu following last week’s bandit attacks.

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“This is a test from Almighty Allah, and we will overcome it. The state government is dedicating resources and efforts to end the threat of banditry.

“I encourage everyone to remain patient, as this sensitive issue requires both perseverance and steadfast prayers.

“I pray that God grants the victims’ families the strength to endure this loss. May Allah forgive those who lost their lives.

“We will continue to provide all necessary assistance to those injured and will do everything possible to secure the safe return of all kidnapped victims.”

In response, the Emir of Bungudu thanked God for providing Zamfara State with a Governor who cares and is taking all possible measures to end insecurity.

“As a member of the state’s security council, I am aware of the governor’s efforts. I am confident that we will overcome the challenge of banditry.

“We appreciate your condolence visit. It means a lot to the people of Bungudu LGA.”

While in Bungudu LGA, Governor Lawal visited the families of the late Alhaji Bello Umar Bungudu and other victims’ families to offer his condolences.

PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that Bello Abdullahi, the elder brother of abducted chairman of Bungudu Local Government in Zamfara State, Nura Abdullahi, has died from gunshot wounds sustained during a bandit attack.

On 25 July, bandits raided the LGA chairman’s residence in Bungudu town, abducting him along with two other residents.