The Chairman of Bukuyum Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Alhaji Umar A. Faru, has called on the Federal Government to provide additional security personnel to Southern Bukuyum, particularly in the Adabka, Kenne, and Gwashi communities, where bandits continue to operate.
Alhaji Faru made the appeal while briefing journalists at the end of a meeting with critical stakeholders of the council held in Bukuyum.
He explained that, the affected communities have become strongholds for bandits, who launch attacks at will, posing a serious threat to lives and property.
According to him, residents in Northern Bukuyum are currently enjoy relative peace, stressing that, insecurity remains a major challenge in the southern part of the council.
The chairman further appealed to security agencies to adequately equip officers deployed to the area with the necessary fighting equipments and ensure the prompt payment of their allowances to boost morale in confronting the bandits.
“In our continuous effort to build a safer, stronger, and more united Bukkuyum, a strategic meeting was recently held with key stakeholders of our Local Government. We deliberated extensively on crucial matters affecting us, particularly in the areas of security, revenue generation, and indigeneship”
Alhaji Faru commended Governor Dauda Lawal for his unwavering commitment to the fight against banditry, aimed at restoring peace and stability across the state.
He described the governor as a leader dedicated to achieving positive development across all sectors of the state’s economy.
The chairman also disclosed that since he assumed office, his administration has been working assiduously to explore new revenue generation strategies to enable the council to execute developmental projects.
He urged residents of Bukuyum Local Government to renew their indigene certificates to standardize and authenticate them.
“On the issue of indigeneship, it was brought to light that the issuance of indigene certificates in the past lacked proper verification, sometimes allowing individuals without true roots in Bukkuyum to benefit from privileges meant for our genuine sons and daughters. This negligence has adversely affected our people in many ways”
Alhaji Umat Faru also announced that, issuance of Bukkuyum indigene certificates is now digitalized, unified, and centralized.
According to him, the new system will be administered jointly by the Bukkuyum Local Government Authority, the Legislative Council, and the Bukkuyum Emirate Council.
While all the existing holders of the old indigene certificates were advised to liaise with their respective District Heads for immediate renewal and update to the new digital format.
Faru called on all citizens to support the initiative and cooperate with their District Heads during the renewal process.
AMINU DALHATU
