Fani-Kayode Decries 35 Killed, 223 Kidnapped In Zamfara

The country is seeing an increase in terrorist and bandit attacks, especially in the Northern region. Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode has called for a swift reaction to these attacks.
Fani-Kayode reported that there had been 223 bandit kidnappings and 35 fatalities in the Kaura Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency of Zamfara State.
The information was reportedly sent to the former Minister by Aminu Sani Jaji, the member of the House of Representatives for the seat, last Thursday.

The Chairman of the House Committee on Ecological Funds, Fani-Kayode, claims that Jaji revealed that bandits and terrorists attacked multiple villages and communities inside his constituency.

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For a total of 35 deaths, he listed the villages and the number of deaths that were documented as follows: Madira: 5, Dayau: 5, Kungurki: 5, Unguwa Sarkin Musulmi: 3, Yanruma: 1, Gabaken Mesa: 1, Gwamanan: 3, Yamutsawa: 2, Banga: 10.

Additionally, he named the villages and abducted captives, which totaled 225 kidnapped victims: Banga–60, Gabake–27, Madira–25, Yanruma–7, Gobirawa–15, Gabaken Mesa–23, Gwamanan–2, Modomawa–3, Yamutsawa–30, Kungurki–3, and Kaiwa lamba–38.

How many individuals in the state are going through the same thing if this many are being murdered and kidnapped in a single Federal constituency in a few days? It is incredulous. My heart breaks for the Zamfara people,” Fan-Kayode remarked.

Although he praised the security authorities’ efforts to address regional instability, he demanded that the insurgents be completely defeated.

In addition, the former minister urged assistance for the security agencies’ work.

They cannot do it alone, therefore we must help them by encouraging them and doing everything in our power. A team effort is required for this,” he said.