Marafa vows to end banditry in Zamfara

Kabiru Marafa, the Nigeria Democratic Congress governorship candidate in Zamfara State, has pledged to end insecurity in the state within two years if elected governor in 2027. According to the Daily Post Nigeria, Marafa made this declaration during a media chat, stating that he would voluntarily resign if he failed to achieve this goal.

Marafa, a former senator and commissioner in the state, claimed that his experience in government had given him an understanding of the challenges facing Zamfara. He specifically mentioned that he would work to end insecurity, insurgency, kidnapping, and other criminal activities.

The Punch Nigeria also reported Marafa's vow to end banditry in the state, stating that he would do so within his first tenure or resign if elected. The two reports agree on Marafa's commitment to addressing insecurity in Zamfara, with the Daily Post Nigeria providing more details on his statement.

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