AYCF Calls For State Of Emergency In Zamfara

By; KATO P. LADAN, Kaduna

Northern youth pressure group under the auspices of the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has expressed grave concerns regarding the deteriorating security situation in Zamfara State.

In light of the renewed and escalating insecurity that has left countless lives at risk, the forum has hereby, called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in the state.

A statement issued by the President General of the forum Yerima Shettima said, despite earlier successes recorded by federal troops in combating banditry, the situation in Zamfara has worsened significantly.

He noted that armed groups have become increasingly emboldened, launching brazen attacks on innocent civilians, displacing families, and creating an atmosphere of fear and hopelessness, adding that the people of Zamfara are in desperate need of immediate intervention to restore peace and security to their communities.

“We must also highlight the role of the state government under Governor Dauda Lawal Dare in this escalating crisis. The Governor’s inaction, indifference, and total lack of concern for the plight of the citizens have directly contributed to the worsening security situation.

“Instead of taking decisive action to confront the bandits, the governor has demonstrated a total lack of preparedness and capacity to challenge these criminal elements. Furthermore, allegations of the excessive pillage of public funds have raised serious questions about the governor’s commitment to the welfare of the people”. He said.

The AYCF said that they firmly believes that a state of emergency is necessary to mobilize federal resources and restore law and order in Zamfara State and therefore urged President Tinubu to take such critical step to protect the lives and properties of the citizens and to hold the state government accountable for its failures.

“We stand with the people of Zamfara in their quest for safety, security, and justice. It is time for decisive action to end the suffering and restore hope to this beleaguered region” it stated.