The Emir of Kwatarkwashi Abubakar Ahmad Umar, has blamed foreign collaborators and the presence of mineral resources for the worsening insecurity situation in Zamfara state and northern Nigeria.
While commending the monarch, Brigadier General Mohammed Dahiru Abumawashi, Deputy Director Coordination of Media Operations who led the team of his officers to pay courtesy call on the emir, applauded his fatherly role in protecting his people and collaborating with troops. He assured the citizens of the Armed Forces’ support to protect them from any external threats.
Speaking to Defence Correspondents who accompanied the commandant to the palace penultimate Tuesday, the monarch alleged that foreigners with selfish interests are involved in the crisis, supplying arms to locals and exploiting the mineral resources while Nigerians kill each other.
“They come in from Mali, Burkina Faso and other places, kill our people and loot our resources, the Emir therfore called “for a holistic solution to the problem, urging the federal, state and local governments to work together to identify the root causes of the insecurity”.
He advocated for increased military force against the perpetrators and improved welfare for security personnel.
Alhaji Umar also criticized the role of politics in the crisis, blaming politicians for prioritizing party interests over national security.
He urged the media and human rights groups to be more objective in their reporting of military operations.
He further alleged that informants within communities, including some traditional rulers, are sabotaging the efforts of security agencies.