Army declare ‘war’ against terrorists in Zamfara  – Blueprint Newspapers Limited


The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Lagbaja, has assured the good people of Zamfara state and the state government that in a few weeks, there would be an aggressive military operation in Zamfara state against terrorists and bandits.

He made the pledge Monday when he paid an official visit to Zamfara state governor, Dr. Dauda Lawal, at Government House, Gusau.

He said the visit is to discuss security situation and the way forward on how to contain the ugly trend of bandit’s nefarious activities in the state.

“I want to assure the good people of Zamfara and Zamfara state government under the leadership of Governor Dauda Lawal, that the military operation will soon commence against terrorists and bandits for peace to thrive in the state,” he said.

He appealed to Zamfara state government to give every assistance to the military in order to checkmate the dreaded terrorists and  bandits in the state.

Responding, Zamfara state governor, Lawal, canvassed for more military presence and intervention to tackle insecurity in the state

He assured that his administration is ready to give all the necessary logistic support to the military to fight against banditry in the state.

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