Zamfara Schoolgirls’ Kidnap: Atiku Advocates For States Police

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has advised the federal government to grant states the power to control their internal security as this is the only to check the insecurity in the country.

In his reaction to Friday’s abduction of students of Government Girls Secondary School, Jangebe, Zamfara State, he said since the executive branch may not be willing to act on this, the legislature should take the initiative.

He said in a statement he personally issued: “I have previously made recommendations on how our beloved nation can defeat enemies of the state and win the war on terror, and I stand by those suggestions.

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“However, right now, all hands must be on deck to support the Zamfara State government in securing the release of those abducted.

“The Federal Government cannot expect the states to provide security of life and property in their domain, without giving them control over internal security. This is now a necessity.

“Thus, I call on the National and State Assemblies to begin the process of constitutional and legal reforms that will make this a reality. The Legislature must take the lead, as it seems the Executive may not be able to provide the needed leadership on this issue.

“My heart goes out to the families of the abducted children, and my right hand of fellowship is extended to Governor Matawalle, to help in any way possible.”

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The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 election said his heart was heavy over the abduction of “our young daughters,” adding: “I have had a phone conversation with the Governor of Zamfara, H.E Bello Matawalle, and I am informed that his government is doing everything in its power to secure the release of the abducted students.”