The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Zamfara State has condemned the recent attacks by bandits in the Talata Mafara and Bungudu Local Government Areas, which targeted both the community and security forces. The party described these attacks as unacceptable.
In a statement issued on Sunday in Gusau, the state NDC publicity secretary, Alkassim Kayatawa, noted that the Zamfara State chairman, Alhaji Surajo Maikatako, extends profound condolences to the families and communities affected by the recent wave of terrorist attacks in the state.
The statement reads in parts: ‘It is with deep shock and sorrow that we received the heartbreaking news of the brutal murder of innocent farmers in the communities of Sauna and Ruwan Gora, Talata Mafara LGA.
‘These hardworking citizens were ruthlessly killed by bandits while several others sustained severe injuries. Our hearts go out to the grieving families, and we share in their immeasurable pain.
‘Equally, in a horrific incident, terrorists invaded Bungudu LGA, abducted the current Local Government Council Chairman; they murdered his security detail, including two gallant policemen and two vigilante members.
‘We commiserate with the families of these fallen heroes who laid down their lives in the line of duty.
‘The Zamfara NDC strongly condemns these heinous and cowardly acts of terrorism.
‘The continued loss of innocent lives and the deliberate targeting of community leaders and security personnel are unacceptable and represent a grave threat to the peace and stability of our state.
NDC concluded by calling on the Federal Government and the Zamfara State Government to take immediate, decisive, and comprehensive action to end this banditry.