Zamfara Govt Critizes Killing of captives, Vows to Crush Terrorists

Ifeyinwa Susan Francis

The Zamfara Government has criticized the brutal killing of captives by a gang operating in the region. It vows to bring them to book.

This was made known by Daily Trust on July 28, 2025.

In a statement on Monday, he described their killings as “barbaric, cowardly, and desperate.” He also declared that such homicides as atrocities empower him to fight terrorism.

Hon. Mahmud Muhammad Dantawasa added that attacks show that terrorists are under pressure from security operations. He addressed this while speaking on behalf of the government.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the grieving families,” Dantawasa said. “The Zamfara State Government stands with every affected community. Their pain is our pain. Justice will not only be served — it will be swift.”

‘No Hiding Place for Terrorists.
Governor Dauda Lawal condemned the terrorism and promised the state a crime-free environment.

“This is not just a fight against terrorism,” the governor said. “It is a fight for the soul of Zamfara. These criminals must choose: surrender or face total elimination. Their time is up.”

He further describes the killings as an act of desperation by terrorists afraid of a military crackdown.