Zamfara Governor, Abdulaziz Yari,
on Friday said his administration gave security agencies 24 hour head-start to
alert them on the impending invasion of communities in the state.
The attack Wednesday night
resulted in the death of 39 persons in Zurmi local government area.
Speaking Friday evening when he
led five Northern Governors on a sympathy visit to the palace of the Emir of
Zurmi, Yari said security agencies in the area have failed to tackle the
problem of cross border banditry and terrorism bedeviling communities in the
area.
“Whatever humanly possible that
needed to be done, we as a government have done to mitigate this disaster. But
it does appear that security agencies are failing in their responsibilities.
“I feel let down facing the
people of this state whenever I remember the promise I made to them that when
they elect President Muhammadu Buhari into power, these killings will end. But
unfortunately, things are now getting worse.
“As such, I urge you security
agencies to up the ante so as not to lose this war. If you let us take issues
on our hands, anarchy will reign which is not what we hope us.
“On this particular incidence, we
had intelligence reports 24 hours before it happened that the bandits were
grouping and ready to attack. I alerted the security agencies but unfortunately
they sent inadequate personnel to confront these people from where they came
from,” he said.
In his remarks, Governor Kashim
Shettima of Borno appealed to the people not to lose patience. He sympathized
with the victims and prayed to God to grant the deceased eternal rest.
Other Governors on the entourage
were Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi and Umar
Tanko Al-Makura of Nassarawa States.
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