{"id":174484,"date":"2025-08-15T12:45:05","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T11:45:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/gov-lawal-promises-support-to-zamfara-bandit-attack-victims"},"modified":"2025-08-15T13:46:43","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T12:46:43","slug":"gov-lawal-promises-support-to-zamfara-bandit-attack-victims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/gov-lawal-promises-support-to-zamfara-bandit-attack-victims","title":{"rendered":"Gov Lawal Promises Support to Zamfara Bandit Attack Victims"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has pledged to provide basic amenities, including roads, electricity, potable water, and mobile network services, to communities ravaged by bandit attacks in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area.<\/p>\n<p>The governor made the promise during a visit to Banga, Sakajiki, Kuryar Madaro, Maguru, and Tambarawa, where he met survivors and condoled families of 38 victims recently killed in captivity by bandits.<\/p>\n<p>While assuring residents of his administration\u2019s commitment to their safety, Lawal condemned the renewed wave of violence, describing it as a deliberate attempt by \u201cenemies\u201d to instill fear among citizens. He prayed for God to \u201cexpose and shame\u201d those behind the killings and urged the people to remain steadfast in prayers for peace.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen the unfortunate incident occurred, I was not in the state. I immediately directed the deputy governor to lead a high-level condolence delegation. Upon my return, I made visiting the affected communities my top priority,\u201d he said.<\/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. Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has pledged to provide basic amenities, including roads, electricity, potable water, and mobile network services, to communities ravaged by bandit attacks in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area. 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