Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has made some shocking revelations as regards the insecurity in the state.

He said: “The major obstacle to ending the crisis is that security operatives in Zamfara still take instructions from Abuja rather than the state government.”

“With my knowledge of the terrain and the locations of criminal leaders, I can swiftly end the menace if I have the necessary powers.”

“I can tell you the whereabouts of every bandit kingpin in Zamfara, even with my phone. I can point to you where they are right now. But I do not control security agencies, and that is the problem.”

“People were under attack, and I kept calling the security agencies. They told me they were waiting for orders from Abuja. How do I save my people in such a situation?”

“We are working to provide water, schools and other amenities because we know that when people live well, peace is easier to achieve.”

“The politicisation of insecurity is not hurting me as a person; it is destroying Zamfara. Some people do not want us to succeed, but I will not stop trying.”