Gov. Lawal Convenes Emergency Security Meeting Over Rising Bandit Attacks in Zamfara

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has convened an emergency security meeting following renewed bandit attacks and credible reports of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted along major highways in the state.

The high-level meeting, held on Friday at the Government House in Gusau, brought together heads of security agencies and key stakeholders to assess the deteriorating security situation and chart a coordinated response.

In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the emergency session was prompted by alarming security developments, particularly intelligence indicating the placement of IEDs on certain routes.

Governor Lawal directed security chiefs to urgently review the state’s security architecture and develop a clear, strategic operational framework aimed at curbing the growing threats. He emphasized the need for heightened vigilance, stronger intelligence gathering, and immediate coordinated countermeasures.

According to the statement, the meeting underscored the shared responsibility between the state government and security agencies in safeguarding lives and property across Zamfara.

The governor also urged security operatives to stay ahead of criminal elements, deny them operational freedom, and decisively neutralise emerging threats before they escalate further.

Governor Lawal extended his condolences to security personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty and commended their sacrifices. He equally sympathised with families and communities affected by the attacks, assuring them of continued government support.

He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to providing logistical, operational, and institutional backing to security agencies to strengthen their effectiveness in combating insecurity in the state.