Governors of Zamfara and Niger States, on Thursday, visited the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu in Abuja to discuss the security situation in their respective States.
In a statement, the spokesperson to the Zamfara State Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris said that Governor Dauda Lawal, alongside his counterpart in Niger State, Hon. Mohammed Umar Bago, met with the NSA in his office in their collective effort to find a lasting solution to the lingering banditry in their states.
He added that Lawal was seriously concerned by the insecurity in his state, the reason he has been looking for possible ways to bring an end to the challenge.
He said: “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.
“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”.
