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Part of situation: Zamfara State governance and security developments (2 clusters)

Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal rejects ransom payments and flags off road project

Zamfara State Dauda Lawal kidnapping ransom infrastructure development community protection guards

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has reaffirmed his policy of refusing ransom payments to kidnappers, stating that such payments only empower criminal groups. Lawal disclosed that he maintained this stance even after his brothers, Yusuf and Amba, were abducted in 2025, refusing to meet a reduced demand for a ₦150,000 recharge card.

To combat insecurity, the Governor highlighted the deployment of approximately 3,000 Community Protection Guards, trained alongside the military and police, to support conventional security forces. He also noted that the state is collaborating with the Office of the National Security Adviser on a safe-corridor programme to reintegrate repentant bandits who surrender their weapons.

Additionally, Lawal has launched a 95km road construction project in the Tsafe Local Government Area to improve security response times and economic activity. The project is being executed in two phases by SKY Construction Company and Setraco Construction Company Limited, aiming to connect agricultural communities and address infrastructure deficits.

Entities

Dauda Lawal · SKY Construction Company · Setraco Construction Company Limited · Tsafe Local Government Area · Zamfara State

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Setraco Construction Company Limited is handling the second 48km phase of the Tsafe road project.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Governor Dauda Lawal refuses to pay ransoms to kidnappers to avoid empowering criminal groups. www.hilltopvoices.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The state government is constructing a 95km road network in Tsafe Local Government Area to improve security mobility.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The state is working with the Office of the National Security Adviser on a safe-corridor programme for repentant bandits. www.hilltopvoices.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Zamfara State has deployed approximately 3,000 Community Protection Guards to support security forces. www.hilltopvoices.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] SKY Construction Company is executing the first 47km phase of the Tsafe road project.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The Governor refused to pay a ₦150,000 recharge card demand following the abduction of his brothers, Yusuf and Amba. www.hilltopvoices.com

Sources

Governor Dauda Lawal rejects ransom payments, says Zamfara security response is improving [www.hilltopvoices.com]
Zamfara House Considers Amendments for State Police [businesselitesafrica.com]
Insecurity: I refused to pay ransom after bandits abducted my brothers – Zamfara gov [idomavoice.com]
Suspend State Creation For Now, Gov Lawal Tells FG [dailytrust.com]
Idris approves construction of two roads in Kebbi community [punchng.com]