Why I Asked President To Declare State Of Emergency In My State – Zamfara Gov

The Governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari, has said that asked President Muhammadu Buhari to declare state of emergency in his state to show that his concern has always been that there should be security irrespective of his personal feelings.

Governor Yari, who spoke to news men today, Thursday shortly after an audience with President Buhari explained that his called for a state of emergency was in support of some politicians who have been calling for the same, saying that he is ready to sacrifice his position as governor for the purpose of ensuring security for the people in the state.

The governor hoped that if the security agencies are serious, the insecurity in the state would soon be brought under control.

“There is no place being occupied by the armed bandits in Zamfara state. They live and operate in the forest. They strike and run. Most of the camps are known by locals.”