Zamfara Governor Bello Matawalle has thanked the National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for finding time to visit the State over the recent twin bandits attacks which left 58 persons dead in some communities of Anka and Bukkuyum local government areas.
While receiving Tinubu and his entourage at the Government House, Gusau, Matawalle described him as a doyen of contemporary politician, dedicated leader and a bridge-builder who has spent the past 23 years of democracy in the nation fostering unity, nurturing and raising individuals who have equally distinguished themselves in various spheres of human endeavours.
The Governor also noted “since the sad incident of attacks in Anka and Bukkuyum local government areas, we’ve been inundated with messages and visitations from all over the country.
“The sympathy visit by this political colossus, a towering personality and leader in many fields of human endeavour, will further console the bereaved communities and the entire people of the State.”
Commenting on the prevailing insecurity in the State, the Matawallen Maradun said banditry in Zamfara has persisted for over a decade, noting that on assuming office in 2019, he made it an utmost priority to address the issue as no meaningful development could be achieved in an atmosphere of insecurity.
Considering the reality that the conflict is tied to ethnic fault lines, Matawalle said he initiated a reconciliation programme which leaders of thought overwhelmingly accepted all over the State.
“As a result of the programme of dialogue and reconciliation, hostilities ceased for a period of over nine months. Also, hundreds of kidnapped persons were unconditionally released by their.
He explained that the political undertones of the banditry ravaging the State, which started yielding positive result by his administration in curtailing the menace was however, a bad news for some self-serving politicians.
