Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has ruled out any possibility of negotiating with bandits terrorising communities across the state, declaring that his administration will not engage in talks with criminal groups under any circumstance.
The governor stated clearly that his government would continue to confront insecurity through security operations and strategic interventions rather than peace deals with armed groups.
Lawal made the remarks during an interview conducted in Hausa, where he spoke extensively on the worsening security situation in Zamfara, the growing concerns of residents, and his administration’s response to persistent attacks.
Speaking on calls for dialogue with bandits, especially after reports that some community elders attempted negotiations, the governor maintained that such an approach was unacceptable.
According to him, sitting down with terrorists for negotiations would send the wrong message and weaken the authority of government.
“Even in states where negotiations have taken place, have attacks completely stopped? Some may say there has
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