Angry Dansadau Residents Attack Zamfara Lawmaker Over Alleged Neglect During Gov Lawal’s Visit
An aggrieved crowd in Dansadau town, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, on Wednesday reportedly attacked a member of the State House of Assembly over claims of poor representation and abandonment of his constituents.
The lawmaker, Kabiru Mikailu, who represents Maru South Constituency, was said to have been confronted by residents while accompanying Governor Dauda Lawal on an official visit to the community. The residents accused him of failing to maintain contact with the area since his election.
According to some community members, Mikailu had neither visited Dansadau during major festive periods such as Sallah nor shown support to families affected by repeated bandit attacks in the area.
Security operatives were reportedly deployed to control the situation and prevent it from escalating further.
Governor Lawal was in Dansadau to officially commence the reconstruction of the over 90-kilometre Dansadau–Gusau road. During the visit, he also announced the rehabilitation of the town’s General Hospital and the provision of solar-powered electricity to enhance living conditions.
The governor reassured residents of his administration’s determination to tackle insecurity, rebuild essential infrastructure, and improve the welfare of communities impacted by violence across Zamfara State. He was also conferred with the traditional title of Garkuwan Dansadau and turbaned by the Emir of Dansadau, Alhaji Garba Muhammad, Sarkin Kudu Dansadau.