Gunmen
The Speaker of the Zamfara House of Assembly, Sanusi Rikiji, has stated that 15 persons have been kidnapped by unknown gunmen.
He said they were abducted on Saturday in Maradun area of the northwest state.
Rikiji recalled the ugly incidences recorded in the last two days in Zurmi, where bandits took over three districts comprising over 18 villages and towns.
“As I said yesterday in Zurmi the issue of insecurity in this state require general study system review to tackle the prolonged security challenges facing the state,” he told newsmen.
“Security agencies should do more and more to deploy enough security personnel in Zamfara; we need permanent security stations in the affected area.
“We thank the immediate intervention of the Federal Government to this issue. As I am speaking now the troops, security personnel, have been deployed to the affected areas in Zurmi.
“They have started restoring normalcy in the area. We appeal to the people of the area to remain calm as government in collaboration with security agencies is working to maintain peace and stability in the areas.”