Gov Lawal summons security heads over abduction of students in Zamfara

Dauda Lawal, the governor of Zamfara State, has called an urgent security meeting in response to the recent kidnapping of Federal University of Gusau students.

Following last night’s abduction of university students from their off-campus housing in Sabo Gida village in Bungudu Local Government Area, the Emergency Security Council met.

Sulaiman Bala Idris, the governor’s spokesperson, emphasized in a statement on Friday that the Emergency Security Council meeting is intended to find a long-term solution to the persistent problem of insecurity that has been a source of worry for the administration.

He continued by saying that the Governor gave the Deputy Governor, Mani Mallam Mummuni, the order to give the security agencies all the assistance required to get things back to normal in all the affected districts.

“During the meeting, the security chiefs assured the Deputy Governor of their commitment to restoring peace in the State. They equally unequivocally confirmed to the Deputy Governor that troops had successfully rescued six kidnap victims.

“The Security Chiefs further assured that troops had neutralised scores of the kidnappers and are actively pursuing them to ensure the safe rescue of all victims.

“Mani Mallam Mummuni urged the heads of the security agencies to improve troops’ presence in volatile areas for surveillance.

“The Deputy Governor has reassured the people of Zamfara that security operatives are working tirelessly to address the current situation.”