The Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Christopher Musa, and the governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, convened today for a closed-door meeting at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja, News About Nigeria reports.
The purpose of the meeting remains undisclosed, but it is widely speculated that the dire security situation in the state will be a focal point of discussion.
Governor Lawal, accompanied by his entourage and security personnel, arrived at the military headquarters promptly at 12:22 pm.
According to News About Nigeria, Major General Musa was joined by other high-ranking military officials within the Armed Forces Complex.
An anonymous official, who spoke with Daily Trust, emphasized that the military is under significant scrutiny to effectively address the rampant banditry in Zamfara State, which is presumed to be the primary agenda for the meeting.
“In addition to exchanging pleasantries, they will explore strategic approaches to tackle the security challenges in the governor’s state, as well as in other regions of the country,” the official stated.
Zamfara State, located in the northwest region of Nigeria, has been plagued by persistent violence, with the most recent incident involving the tragic death of four policemen at a state checkpoint.
Over the past few years, bandits have unleashed widespread havoc in the state, resulting in hundreds of fatalities and raising concerns among local and international communities alike.
Former governor Sani Yerima recently called upon President Bola Tinubu to engage in negotiations with the terror groups operating in Zamfara and other parts of the Northwest, drawing comparisons to the amnesty program implemented by former President Umar Yar’Adua for the militants in the Niger Delta.
