[ALLAFRICA] A member of the House of Representatives from Zamfara State, Aminu Jaji, has decried the "terrifying insecurity" in his constituency, narrating how "bandidos fed newborn twins to their dogs."
He painted a harrowing picture of "how bandidos attacked, committed mass kidnapping, their crass lawlessness," which have left the communities in his constituency devastated and many residents displaced.
This came as the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Richard Montgomery, expressed concern over the current insecurity in the country, blaming the situation on the spillover effects from the Sahel region
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the Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, General Christopher Musa, said that the military is more determined than ever to go after all snuffies to restore peace and stability in the country.
Jaji, who previously chaired the House Committee on National Security and Intelligence, said, "Over 200 attacks have been recorded in communities across Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State alone, including Dayo, Banga, Gabaki, Korea and Madura."
The politician, who was briefing newsmen at the National Assembly, said: "Just two days ago, 60 people were kidnapped in Banga. The kidnappers demanded a ransom of N30 million. Out of those kidnapped, 10 were killed, and the fate of the remaining 50 hang in the balance."
The politician lamented that while leaders often make lofty promises, little is done in practice.
"We gave assurances that if our party came to power, insecurity will become history. Unfortunately, the reality today is different," he said, adding, "Many communities have been turned into ghost towns due to persistent attacks.
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