The Zamfara state governor, Bello Mohammed Matawallen Maradun, has condemned the attacks on some communities in Magami District of Gusau local government area of the state by armed bandits which led to the killing of over 50 people.
The Commissioner for Information, Ibrahim Magaji Dosara, stated this in a statement Friday, adding that the state government noted the “callous act of terrorism meted out to innocent people carrying out their legitimate businesses in search of food for their respective families.”
“The government, therefore, condemned the act of terrorism targeted at law-abiding citizens who have been contributing to the development of the state in particular and the country in general.
“The government regrets that the evil act happened when the government is making every effort to ensure full return of peace and security in the state,” the statement read in part.
He said the state government had ordered the immediate stock-taking of the damages inflicted on the affected communities to provide the needed assistance for the families of the victims.
He said further that the state Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs was directed to as a matter of urgency mobilise to the affected communities and provide immediate assistance to the affected families.
“The government also implored security agencies in the state to collaborate with one another to provide the needed security to the areas and across the state.”
The state government also directed the security agencies in the state to ensure strict compliance and ordered to deal ruthlessly with anyone found violating law and order within and around the affected markets.
