By Paul Effiong, Abuja
Member representing Kaura Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency of Zamfara State, Aminu Sani Jaji has urged the federal government to urgently intervene in the worsening security situation in his state.
The lawmaker, who made the appeal yesterday during a press briefing at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja, said armed bandits had taken control of several parts of his state, including his constituency.
He lamented that bandits in his state do not only kill at will, but have also established themselves with less resistance from local authorities.
While calling for the intervention of the federal government in the worsening security situation, the lawmaker revealed that farming activities had been placed on hold in his constituency.
He emphasised the need for a comprehensive overhaul of the country’s security architecture, just as he expressed concern that people close to President Bola Tinubu might not be providing him with accurate information about the deteriorating security situation in his zone.
Jaji stated that Nigeria does not need to rely on foreign mercenaries to combat insecurity, arguing that it has sufficient manpower that could address all forms of insecurity.
Kicking against the clamour for a declaration of emergency rule due to the spate of insecurity in Zamfara State, Jaji argued that it would be illogical to do so when over 20 states of the federation are also faced with security challenges.
