Zamfara Students Demand More Action on Insecurity
Reported By Sele Media Africa|Ihuoma Amarachi
GUSAU, ZAMFARA STATE — Students in Zamfara have raised fresh calls for intensified action from both state and federal governments to tackle the rising tide of banditry, kidnappings and general insecurity affecting their communities. [1]
Students Raise Alarm
At a press conference in Gusau, the outgoing National President of the Federated Association of Zamfara State Students (FAZAMSS), Nasir Gamagiwa, appealed for urgent and sustained interventions. While acknowledging some efforts by security agencies, he said many students and youths “continue to fall victim to bandit attacks and kidnappings.” [1] He noted that the insecurity is not only a threat to lives and properties but is also undermining education and social development, as many students now struggle with fear, displacement or disrupted studies. [1] Broader Insecurity Context Zamfara has witnessed an uptick in violent attacks on villages and rural communities. Recently, hundreds of residents from over 30 villages in Kaura‑Namoda Local Government Area protested in the state capital, calling for urgent action after repeated killings, kidnappings, and destruction of farms and property. [2]Humanitarian consequences have followed — families have fled homes, farms remain uncultivated, and many communities live in constant fear. [2]
Students’ Demands & Appeals FAZAMSS is calling for:
– Enhanced coordination between state and federal security agencies to protect vulnerable communities. [1] – Deployment of adequate security personnel to hotspot areas, including around schools and student‑hostels. [1] – Swift rescue and reintegration of people — especially youths — abducted or displaced by bandit attacks. [1] – Long‑term strategies to end banditry, including addressing root causes such as poverty, lack of education, and unemployment among youths. [1]
Why This Matters
– The students’ plea brings attention to the rising human cost of insecurity in Zamfara — not just loss of lives or property, but disruption of education, youth development, and future prospects. – Their unified voice shows that insecurity impacts not only rural villagers but also students and young people who should be the future of the state. – Continued attacks risk pushing more students and families into displacement — undermining social stability and economic development.
What to Watch
– Whether the state and federal governments respond with concrete security reinforcements in affected communities and around educational institutions.
– Progress on rescue operations and support for victims of abduction or displacement. – Initiatives aimed at tackling the root causes of insecurity — poverty alleviation, education, youth empowerment — and whether students’ demands are incorporated in policy plans.
Citations:
1. Punch Newspapers: punchng.com/zamfara-students-demand-more-action-on-insecurity/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. Vanguard News: www.vanguardngr.com/2025/08/insecurity-crisis-hundreds-protest-in-gusau-as-30-zamfara-villages-demand-govt-action/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
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