Bandits feed our babies to their dogs

A member of the House of Representatives from Zamfara State, Aminu Jaji, has decried the “terrifying insecurity” in his constituency, narrating how “bandits fed newborn twins to their dogs.

The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Richard Montgomery, expressed concern over the current insecurity in the country, blaming the situation on the spillover effects from the Sahel region, particularly Sudan and Niger.

Meanwhile, the Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, General Christopher Musa, said that the military is more determined than ever to go after all terrorists to restore peace and stability in the country.

Jaji, who previously chaired the House Committee on National Security and Intelligence, said, “Over 200 attacks have been recorded in communities across Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State alone, including Dayo, Banga, Gabaki, Korea and Madura.

The lawmaker, who was briefing newsmen at the National Assembly, said: “Just two days ago, 60 people were abducted in Banga. The kidnappers demanded a ransom of N30 million. Out of those abducted, 10 were killed, and the fate of the remaining 50 hang in the balance.

The lawmaker lamented that while leaders often make lofty promises, little is done in practice.

He narrated chilling incidents, including one: “A pregnant woman was abducted. She gave birth to twins while she was in captivity. Then the leader of the bandits took the twins, and threw them to his dog. The dogs ate the twins one by one. Where are we?

The lawmaker lamented lack of federal attention, noting that despite engaging the Ministry of Defence and other security stakeholders, there has been no significant response or action on the ground, adding that Zamfara that was once one of the most peaceful states in the country, has become a hotspot for criminal activities.