The Zamfara State Development Group shared these concerns while distributing food and toiletries to displaced families in Gusau, Tsafe, and Talata Mafara. Many of the displaced, including women and children, fled their homes after armed bandits attacked villages, killing residents and forcing survivors into temporary shelters.
The group’s state coordinator, Aboubakar Maipillow Dangulbi, said the governor’s absence has worsened public frustration, especially as attacks have reportedly increased in over 34 rural communities. He claimed that despite the state government’s monthly spending of about ₦4 billion on security, residents still suffer relentless violence, kidnappings, and killings with little improvement.
Dangulbi criticized the government’s support for security forces as superficial, calling it “eye service” rather than a genuine effort to protect lives. He noted that while people bury their dead and survivors struggle in displacement camps, leaders seem disconnected from their suffering.
The group pointed to a recent attack along the Magami–Dansadau road in Maru Local Government Area, where many traders were reportedly killed. They described the incident as a sign of worsening dangers for civilians and a threat to commerce and food supplies beyond Zamfara.
According to the group, intelligence warnings preceded some attacks, but authorities failed to act, deepening mistrust in affected communities. They also warned that bandits are now using improvised explosive devices, which could escalate into a broader national security threat if ignored.
Dangulbi called it irresponsible for leaders to attend social events abroad while the state suffers from killings and bombings. The group urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to order immediate security operations in Zamfara and improve federal-state coordination to stop the violence. They warned that without serious attention to governance and security, the crisis will continue to destabilize the region, worsen humanitarian suffering, and weaken public trust in leadership.
