Governor Bello Muhammad Matawalle of Zamfara State has called on residents to commence one-week of extensive prayers to seek God’s intervention on banditry and other crimes in the state.
The Governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Jamilu Iliyasu, said; “My administration is making concerted efforts to bring an end to the menace of armed banditry, kidnappings and other criminal activities in the state through the stick and carrot approach.”
“There is need for persistent prayers in order to seek God’s divine intervention. As traditional rulers who are closer to the people, the emirs should have a lot to support the government through collaborative effort aimed at securing the state.”
“The traditional rulers should mobilise Imams and other Islamic Clerics to embark on the special prayers at Mosques and other preaching sessions for an end to the menace.”