Zamfara Circle Community Initiative said it is deeply concerned about the alarming escalation of attacks on the Gusau to Funtua federal highway, which serves as a vital lifeline connecting Zamfara to other parts of the country. This was contained in a statement issued by the chairman of the group, Aminu Lawal.
Lawal said in the statement that 'Despite the presence of security checkpoints along the route, innocent commuters continue to fall victim to the ruthless activities of bandits who have brazenly been unleashing terror on the road and neighbouring communities for over a week, resulting in loss of lives and frequent kidnappings for ransom', the statement added.
'These heinous acts not only undermine the safety and security of the affected communities but also disrupt economic activities and hinder development to Zamfara and other states in the Northwest region especially now that the road is being closed from 7:30 pm till morning indicating the helplessness of the situation' 'The Circle condemns these attacks in the strongest possible terms and urges the federal government, as well as the governments of Zamfara and Katsina states, to take...
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