Bandits Video: Nigerian Governor Gets 7-Day Ultimatum to Disclose Locations of Killers
- The Coalition of Citizens Against Banditry and Insecurity in Nigeria (CABIN) has sent a serious warning to Governor Dauda Lawal
- CABIN issued a seven-day ultimatum to Governor Lawal to reveal the locations of bandits and other criminal gangs in Zamfara state
- CABIN president, Comrade Solomon Charles Abutu, mentioned what the group will do if Governor Lawal fails to make the ultimatum
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Gusau, Zamfara State - Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has been issued a seven-day ultimatum to disclose the locations of bandits and other criminal gangs operating across the state.
The Coalition of Citizens Against Banditry and Insecurity in Nigeria (CABIN) warned that failure to act within the deadline would trigger mass protests and pressure.
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The group also warned that it will pressure the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara.
CABIN president, Comrade Solomon Charles Abutu, reacted to Governor Dauda’s recent comments acknowledging bandits’ whereabouts.
Abutu said Daudu agreed that he had chosen to tolerate the criminal networks responsible for thousands of deaths, kidnappings, and the displacement of communities.
He made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday, September 10, and made available to Legit.ng.
“Governor Dauda Lawal has confirmed in his own words that he knows where the killers, kidnappers, and bloodthirsty bandits reside. By that singular admission, he owes Nigerians a moral and constitutional duty to immediately hand over these criminals to the relevant security agencies.
“Anything short of this within seven days will amount to complicity and will attract massive protests across Zamfara, Abuja, and other parts of the country. In that event, we shall also demand that the Federal Government declare a state of emergency in Zamfara for the safety of its citizens.”
The group said repeated abductions of schoolchildren, farmers, and traders, alongside attacks on security operatives, have made Zamfara state the epicentre of Nigeria’s banditry crisis.
Abutu alleged that Governor Daudu is “weaponising lamentation” rather than providing solutions to the insecurity situation in the state..
“Governance is not lamentation. Leadership is not about saying ‘I cannot do it’. It is about deploying courage, political will, and resources to confront insecurity head-on. If Governor Lawal has run out of ideas, let him resign honourably instead of normalising excuses.”
The coalition also urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to personally monitor developments in Zamfara and hold Governor Lawal accountable.
“Zamfara has for too long been Nigeria’s bleeding ground. If the governor continues to shield criminals by inaction, then the President must act decisively in the interest of national security.”
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Bandits' remark: Zamfara governor under pressure to resign
Recall that Governor Lawal faced mounting pressure to resign after a viral video showed him admitting he knew the locations of armed bandits.
His remarks, which drew outrage from political leaders, security experts, and community members, have sparked discussions about a possible state of emergency in Zamfara.
Lawmakers are also reportedly considering a probe into his handling of security votes, as banditry continues to claim lives in the state.
Zamfara: "I can end banditry in 2 months":
In a previous story, Legit.ng reported that Governor Lawal said he could end banditry in Zamfara within two months if he had full control over security agencies.
He lamented that security chiefs took orders from Abuja, despite his administration providing vehicles, guards, and hunters to aid security efforts.
Lawal warned against politicising insecurity, as Zamfara faced escalating bandit attacks, abductions, and killings that devastated rural communities.
Source: Legit.ng
