Eid: Zamfara residents hail Tinubu, Matawalle over improved security

Residents across Zamfara State have commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, for a noticeable improvement in security during the recent Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. Communities in Gusau, Kaura Namoda, and Talata Mafara reported a relative peace that allowed families and businesses to celebrate without fear of attacks.

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The renewed security operations have brought relief to many communities. People are beginning to regain confidence, and this year’s Sallah celebration was more peaceful compared to previous years.

This enhanced security situation comes as a result of intensified military operations and renewed security strategies implemented by the Federal Government to combat the persistent issues of banditry and kidnapping that have long affected Zamfara and other northwestern states. Zamfara has historically been a hotspot for armed banditry, leading to attacks, kidnappings, and resident displacement.

Political leader Idris Abubakar Dangulbi credited the peaceful atmosphere to renewed military offensives and coordinated security measures under President Tinubu's administration, with significant contributions from Minister of State for Defence Matawalle. "The renewed security operations have brought relief to many communities. People are beginning to regain confidence, and this year’s Sallah celebration was more peaceful compared to previous years," Dangulbi stated.

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This is one of the few festive periods in recent years where many families could move around with less fear. Markets were active, roads were busier, and people attended prayers peacefully.

Residents like Malam Ibrahim Lawal noted that the improved security enabled freer travel and more peaceful celebrations. Traders in major markets also reported increased commercial activities, with a foodstuff dealer, Rukayya Sani, observing better patronage during the Sallah period due to boosted public confidence. Dr. Aliyu Sadau, Chairman of the Zamfara State Progressive Development Union, also spoke on the development.

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We thank the government and security agencies for their efforts. This Sallah was more peaceful, and many traders recorded improved sales because people were confident enough to come out and celebrate.