ZAMFARA – The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, said he could end insecurity in the state in two months if he had control over security agencies.
He explained he could easily get rid of bandits terrorising the state with the intelligence at his disposal.
Lawal said he has tried to support the security agencies the best way he could, but realised support was not as effective as having control.
The Zamfara governor made this known in an undated video that has recently gone viral.
Speaking in Hausa, Lawal said, “In less than two months back, I bought 150 brand new cars; I distributed them to security agencies even though I can’t ask them to do or undo.
“But it is my duties and responsibilities and I did, but they can only be directed from Abuja.
“I swear to Allah, there was a time I shed tears. We see there’s a need for them (security operatives) to be there (areas prone to bandit attacks) and protect people but they won’t until they get directives from Abuja.
“Let me tell you something, I swear to God wherever bandits are, we know. I know, I can show you on this phone wherever they are…I know, but we can do nothing.
“If I am the one in power to give the directives, I swear this issue will come to an end in 2 months.”
