A lawmaker from Zamfara State, Aminu Sani Jaji, has cried out over the escalating security situations in his constituency. Jaji, representing Kaura Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency of Zamfara State, called on the Federal Government to urgently intervene in the worsening security situation in the state—particularly in his constituency.

According to Jaji, armed bandits have taken control of several parts of his constituency, where they not only kill at will but have also established themselves as the de facto authorities over local residents.

He emphasized the need for a comprehensive overhaul of the country’s security architecture, expressing concern that those close to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may not be providing him with an accurate account of the deteriorating conditions in the North-West.

Our correspondent Nathan Williams reports that Jaji further stated that Nigeria does not need to rely on foreign mercenaries to combat insecurity and argued that the country has sufficient manpower, stressing the need for security agencies to adopt new strategies, with a stronger focus on intelligence gathering and proactive operations.

The lawmaker also kicked against the clamour for declaration of emergency rule due to the spate of insecurity in Zamfara state. Jaji who chaired the House committee on National Security and Intelligence in the 8th Assembly argued that it would be illogical to declare emergency rule in Zamfara state when over twenty states of the Federation are also faced with security challenges.

The lawmaker who represents Kaura Namoda/Birnin Magaji federal constituency of Zamfara state called for synergy between major stakeholders like community leaders, security agencies and the government to address the spate of insecurity in the state. He also called on both the state and federal government to redouble their efforts in tackling the worsening security situation in not only Zamfara state but in the entire northern part of the country.

Recalling attempt by former president Goodluck Jonathan led administration to hire mercenaries at the height of the Boko Haram insurgency in the North East geopolitical zone, he said emphasis should be placed on offering incentives and logistical support to galvanize security agents to address the security challenges in the country.

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