Zamfara state Governor, Dauda Lawal has said he has the capacity to end banditry in the state within two months if given authority over security agencies.
Gatekeepers News reports that in a viral video, Lawal revealed that he is aware of the movements of bandits through tracking devices but lacks the power to issue direct orders to security operatives.
He said in Hausa, “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.”
The Governor expressed frustration over delays in security responses to attacks, saying, “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.”
Lawal added that he has real-time knowledge of the locations of armed groups. He said, “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.”
