Alhaji Mohammed Modi, a trader and native of Zamfara State, bemoaned the state’s alarmingly high rate of homicides, abductions, and injuries to defenceless inhabitants.
It is unclear exactly what these bandits want, Modi said in an exclusive interview with Daily Post in Gusau, the state capital. He also noted that all attempts to get them to reason and give up their weapons have failed.
“The State government has opened conversation with the bandits to encourage them to accept peace, but they have rejected the government’s attempt toward reconciliation.”
“Now, nobody is free to move around in the state, even in the broad daylight as people are afraid of being killed or kidnapped.”
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He claims that despite taking a number of security precautions, the state administration has been unable to stop the evil deeds.
He bemoaned the fact that despite the security personnel’s best efforts, it appears that the terrorists are more well-organized and potent than the state’s security services.
Modi continued by saying that the federal and state governments must identify the sources of funding for the criminal groups functioning in the state if they are to put an end to all killings and kidnappings in the state.
All these security measures will never solve the problems until both the federal and state governments come to their senses by exposing the big shots behind the banditry activities in the state.
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“As you can see, many business people are fast relocating to other states due to insecurity and you cannot blame anybody for running away for his or her life.
“Just now, I received a report that some police operatives were killed in Shinkafi axis of the state which was said to be a reprisal attack following the bombardment of their camp in the area by the Nigeria Air Force last week.
“Also in Bagega district of Anka Local Government Area of the state, bandits were said to have invaded their weekly market, preventing business men and women from their legitimate endevours.”
