President Muhammadu Buhari has said it is “ridiculous” and “unfair” to say he is not concerned about the killings and security situation in Zamfara state.
The President said this via his official Twitter handle on Sunday.
According to him, the protection of lives of Nigerians remains his primary responsibility.
The series of attacks on innocent Nigerians has sparked a protest and criticism of the Zamfara state governor, Abubakar Yari with many also accusing president Buhari of not doing enough to address the security situation in the country.
However, president Buhari assured that the bandits will be crushed soon, as he has receives regular security report from the service chiefs and also following developments in the state.
“It is ridiculous and unfair to suggest that I am not concerned about the situation in Zamfara, or doing anything about it. Ensuring the protection of the people of Nigeria is one of my primary responsibilities and functions. No other issue dominates my attention as much,” he wrote.
“We are fully determined to tackle this challenge ferociously until these remorseless killers are crushed and utterly defeated. We have deployed security agents to all the areas currently under attack, and we are constantly fine-tuning and escalating our security strategy.
“I am constantly in touch with the security chiefs, and receive regular briefings on the situation in Zamfara and across the country. Let me assure that we will continue to do everything to motivate and equip them to respond effectively to all our security challenges.
“I want to appeal to Nigerians that we should not politicize this tragic situation in Zamfara. How can I be indifferent to the senseless killings and kidnapping of my fellow citizens by bandits, and the deep trauma and impoverishment that these attacks inflict on them?”
