Zamfara State governor, Dauda Lawal, says he would he would end banditry in the state if he was the commander-in-chief.
Lawal, who spoke in a viral online video, claimed that he knows about the bandits are by using tracking devices.
The governor said he cried when security agencies should be at a location to protect his people but they were awaiting orders from Abuja.
“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,” the governor said in Hausa.
“But it is my duties and responsibilities and I did, but they can only be directed from Abuja.
“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.
“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.”
Zamfara is one of the northern states most affected by the activities of bandits and gunmen. Recently, there has been an uptick in gunmen attacks on Zamfara communities.
