{"id":171035,"date":"2025-07-24T13:04:56","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T12:04:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/zamfara-government-denies-neglecting-bandit-victims"},"modified":"2025-07-24T14:09:06","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T13:09:06","slug":"zamfara-government-denies-neglecting-bandit-victims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/zamfara-government-denies-neglecting-bandit-victims","title":{"rendered":"Zamfara Government Denies Neglecting Bandit Victims"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Zamfara State Government has dismissed recent accusation of negligence leveled against Governor Dauda Lawal by a group of individuals claiming to be a parallel State Assembly, describing the allegations as politically motivated and lacking legal merit.<\/p>\n<p>Reacting to the claims, the Governor\u2019s Senior Special Assistant on Broadcast Media and Public Relations, Mustapha Jafaru Kaura, stated that those behind the accusations had no legal standing, as they had already been restrained by a court order from acting in any legislative capacity.<\/p>\n<p>According to Kaura, a Zamfara State High Court presided over by Justice Muhammad Gusau issued a ruling on June 23, 2025, that barred Bashar Aliyu and eight others from presenting themselves as Speaker and members of the State House of Assembly.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe accusers lack legal standing and [have] already been barred from acting as lawmakers by a court order,\u201d Kaura said.<\/p>\n<p>He acknowledged that while every citizen is entitled to raise concerns about governance, the claims being pushed by the faction are neither legitimate nor credible.<\/p>\n<p>The group had accused Governor Lawal\u2019s administration of ignoring the aftermath of recent attacks in Jangebe and Damri communities within Talata Mafara and Bakura Local Government Areas. Kaura, however, strongly denied this, insisting the government responded swiftly and humanely.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe government expressed deep sympathy to the victims. In fact, the Chairman of Talata Mafara LGA was directed to cut short his engagements in Sokoto and immediately return to Jangebe to attend the funeral prayers of those killed. That shows genuine concern. What else do they expect?\u201d Kaura asked.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing the government\u2019s relief and support efforts, Kaura revealed that a standing emergency response committee, led by Deputy Governor Mani Malam Mummuni, has been actively involved in visiting affected communities, evaluating the extent of damage, and delivering much-needed relief materials.<\/p>\n<p>On security matters, Kaura reiterated Governor Lawal\u2019s firm stance of no negotiations with bandits.<\/p>\n<p>He noted that the administration continues to adopt a zero-tolerance approach to terrorism in the state.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere is no compromise or dialogue with terrorists in Zamfara,\u201d he said, adding that \u201cthe government is winning the war against banditry.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He pointed out that a number of notorious bandit leaders have already been neutralized, thanks to ongoing security operations supported by civilian joint task forces, local protection guards, and the Maiduguri hunters group.<\/p>\n<p>Kaura emphasized that improving security remains at the heart of the Governor\u2019s \u201cRescue Mission Agenda.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnyone saying otherwise is either politically motivated or deliberately mischievous. Governor Dauda Lawal\u2019s administration has recorded significant success in decimating bandit groups, and the people of Zamfara are witnessing these gains,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He urged the public to disregard the allegations from the so-called lawmakers, branding them as \u201cdisgruntled political elements\u201d and warning that their continued actions could amount to contempt of court.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe High Court ruling is clear. Any attempt by these individuals to parade themselves as a parallel Assembly is a direct affront to the judiciary, and the court may take legal action accordingly,\u201d Kaura warned.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Zamfara State Government has dismissed recent accusation of negligence leveled against Governor Dauda Lawal by a group of individuals claiming to be a parallel State Assembly, describing the allegations as politically motivated and lacking legal merit. 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