RismadarVoice Reporters, June 26, 2026
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting security agencies and improving the welfare of troops deployed across the state to combat insecurity.
Lawal gave the assurance on Thursday while presiding over the weekly State Security Council meeting at the Government House in Gusau.
According to a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the meeting was attended by heads of security agencies operating in the state and focused on strategies to strengthen security operations in volatile areas.
The governor assured the security chiefs of his readiness to provide all necessary support to enhance the effectiveness and welfare of personnel engaged in security operations.
“Governor Dauda Lawal chaired the weekly security council meeting with renewed commitment to strengthening support for the troops. He assured the heads of the security agencies of his readiness to take all necessary measures to ensure the well-being of troops operating in the state,” the statement said.
The council also discussed measures to strengthen troop deployment and improve rapid response to security emergencies across Zamfara.
Lawal reiterated that the safety and security of residents remain a top priority of his administration and pledged continued collaboration with security agencies to address the state’s security challenges.
He further assured security chiefs that his office would remain open to collaboration and support in the fight against insecurity.
