 Zamfara Insecurity: Only Tinubu, Not Gov. Lawal, Can End Banditry â APC Chieftain
âTinubu Alone Can Save Zamfaraâ â APC Leaderâs Urgent Plea Dr. Sani Shinkafi, a prominent APC chieftain in Zamfara, has declared that only President Bola Tinubuânot Governor Dauda Lawalâcan end the stateâs worsening banditry crisis, following the massacre of 38 hostages in Banga village. đ Gruesome Details of Banga Attack Victims held 5 months after N50M ransom was paid 3 pregnant women among hostages; newborn killed by bandits Bandits slaughtered captives despite ransom đŁď¸ Shinkafiâs Key Arguments 1ď¸âŁ Presidential Power Needed: âTinubu must order massive troop deployment and arms supply.â Gov. Lawal lacks control over federal security forces. 2ď¸âŁ Politicization Warning: Blames rivals for using insecurity for 2027 campaigns instead of uniting. 3ď¸âŁ Gov. Lawalâs Efforts: Met security chiefs & Tinubu, yet no tangible results. đ Why Zamfara Remains Under Siege â Weak Federal Response: No large-scale military operationâ Ransom Economy: Bandits profit from kidnappings (N50M in Banga case)â Political Divisions: Leaders prioritize elections over security ⥠Shinkafiâs Demands â Tinubuâs Direct Intervention: Declare state of emergency or special […]
