President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed confidence in the security and law enforcement agencies to effectively tackle the lingering security challenges in the country.The President who received in audience, a delegation of Zamfara Advocacy Group today, June 10 at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, insisted that the military and the police have been taking drastic measures to check the activities of some local elements threatening the peace of the communities, including preventing farmers from going to their farms.
“I assure you, I get daily reports from people in the field and traditional rulers. I also meet regularly with the leadership of the security agencies, and they have been directed to deploy their personnel to secure the society.”
The President who did not hide his concerns over what he described as “the unfortunate failure of local leadership in intelligence- gathering,” enjoined community and traditional leaders to monitor closely the activities of people in their domain with a view to assisting law enforcement agencies to secure the communities.
He commended the new governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, for being proactive in addressing the security challenges, even as he advised traditional rulers to return to their cultural roles.
Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Usman Balarabe, lamented that the situation in Zamfara has remained fearful, citing increased attacks, deaths, injuries and displacements.
“We are here because we believe Mr President and his administration can put in place solid measures to bring about peace and security, and also mitigate the endemic poverty that has made this region one of the poorest in the world.”
The delegation, which also included the wife of the governor of Kaduna State, Asia Mohammed Ahmed, and renowned journalist, Kadaria Ahmed, called for greater collaboration among stakeholders.
He called for securing of the borders and opening of a major military presence in the State, among others.
