x

Zamfara Killings: I Will Quit if necessary … Yari

Abdulaziz Yari, Zamfara State Governor has said he would gladly relinquish his position as governor to allow for declaration of state of emergency if necessary.

The governor who is serving out his second term in office, said he maintains this position, since politicians with factional interest have been instigating the presidency to impose a state of emergency in the state.

Yari who also doubles as Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum, gave this indication on, shortly after having a closed door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari.

He however debunked insinuations that his government was overwhelmed by the security challenges in the state, saying the situation is getting under control.

“Yes, we are there as a government because its lives of people we are talking about, if there are no lives we won’t be there, so therefore I did not make that statement out of politics because the way some other people are looking at it politically, since my inception I have never taken insecurity as a political affair.

“Rather, I view it as criminality and I approach it in the way that it can be solved, some other politicians have been calling for state of emergency since three years ago, then I said to myself if state of emergency would solve the problem then Yari is ready, “he stated.

Recall that Zamfara had in recent times been enmeshed in security crisis, with several citizens falling victims to banditry in the state.

The development partly necessitated the governor deposing some traditional rulers who were found culpable in the crisis bedeviling the State.

Asked about the reason for his presence at the Presidential Villa, he said he came to brief the President on latest measures being taken to quell the crisis.

He told State House Correspondents, “You are aware of what is happening in Zamfara state, and some part of the neighboring state on the issue of bandits, abduction and insurgency, so it’s important that I come forward to brief Mr President on the situation on ground which I just did.

” On our part, we sat down as head of security in the state and we invited all other stakeholders where we review the situation and came up with the report that we think will help the security agencies there through Mr President to strategies, so that they can curb the problem.

“Above all, the situation is calm now, as a state we are putting our best to ensure normalcy return, we have started getting results, we believe strongly with what we have on ground in terms of number of security personnel, if they take their job seriously within a short time we will get out of this situation and we hope with encouragement from the President we believe with no time the issues will be a thing of the past”

Hot this week

ITF Screens 15,000 Plateau Artisans for Federal Government’s Skill-Up Programme

By Israel Adamu, JosThe Industrial Training Fund (ITF) has...

Igbo Group Urges FG to Obey Court Orders, Release Nnamdi Kanu

By Anne AzukaA socio-cultural organisation, Ndi Na Asu Bia...

JUST IN: Bayelsa Senator Friday Konbowei Joins APC

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has gained another...

Ex-ACF Scribe Warns FG Against Bowing to Pressure Over Nnamdi Kanu

By Achadu Gabriel, KadunaFormer Secretary-General of the Arewa Consultative...

Corruption Is More Than Stealing Money, Says ICPC Chairman

The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other...

Arsenal Hit Historic 22-Year Milestone as Arteta Eyes Premier League Glory

Arsenal’s impressive start to the 2025/26 Premier League season...

Gov. Ododo Launches Rural Electrification Project for 30 Kogi Communities

By Noah Ocheni, LokojaKogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman...

Minister’s Aide Empowers 300 Pupils in Lagos Through School Support Initiative

By Israel Adamu, JosThe Abosede Tomori Foundation (ATF)...

Match fixtures

Tuesday 21 October 2025 Champions League17:45 BST BarcelonavOlympiacos 17:45 BST FC...

Gov. Alia Hails Gowon’s Contributions to Public Health, Nation-Building at 91

By Isaac Kertyo, MakurdiBenue State Governor, Rev. Fr....

Notorious Armed Assassin Shot Dead In Benue State

By Isaac Kertyo, MakurdiA notorious armed Assassin, Mr...

Southern Ijaw Stakeholders caution Tompolo over Bayelsa visit

By Our CorrespondentA coalition of stakeholders and youth...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img