Governors of Zamfara and Niger recently had a closed-door meeting with the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, over the worsening security situation in both states.
This was contained in a statement by Suleiman Bala Idris, media aide to Zamfara governor and made available to journalists.
According to Idris, Governor Dauda Lawal was on the visit with Niger state governor, Mohammed Umar Bago, in their combined effort to find a lasting solution to the lingering banditry disturbing the states.
The statement further revealed that the two governors had a closed-door meeting with the National Security Adviser in his office in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
It added that Governor Lawal expressed serious concerns over the insecurity in Zamfara state, maintaining that he has been seeking possible solution to the problem.
“Governor Dauda Lawal and Governor Mohammed Umar Bago visited Mallam Nuhu Ribadu in their effort to improve synergy between the two states and the office of the National Security Adviser,” the statement read.
“Restoring peace in Zamfara has been Governor Lawal’s priority from day one as the Executive Governor of the State.
“At the meeting, the Governors discussed important security issues with the NSA.”
