The Emir of Dansadau, Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad S Kudu, has joined hundreds of students and pupils from schools across Gusau, the capital of Zamfara, for a special prayer over rising insecurity.
Zamfara is one of the states badly affected by widespread insecurity in the country’s northwest region.
Daily Trust reports that the prayer session was held simultaneously across all Local Government Areas of the state.
All public and private schools and Islamic clerics in the state are participating as the complete Qur’an will be recited, after which two Raka’ats will be observed followed by prayers.
Speaking before the commencement of the special session, the Emir expressed concern about the deteriorating security situation in the state.
He said: “We, the people of Dansadau have not been sleeping with our two eyes closed due to persistent attacks by the bandits. It has gone to the extent that whenever it is sunset, no one is sure of reaching the next day safely.
“Our situation worsened because we shared borders with Niger and Kaduna states, and there is thick forest around the area where the bandits live.
“I believe this is the main reason banditry activities have become more pronounced in my area.”
