The Governor of Zamfara State, Abdul’aziz Yari, on Friday, said he had dropped his position as the Chief Security Officer of the state.
He said the decision followed the incessant killings in the state.
Speaking with journalists in Talata-Mafara, Yari said it was unfortunate that he was referred to as the Chief Security Officer of the state but remained helpless in the face of the killings.
He said he could not remain the Chief Security Officer and be unable to execute decisions on strategies for protecting the state and its people.
Said he: “We have been facing serious security challenges over the years, but in spite of being governor and Chief Security Officer of the state, I cannot direct security officers on what to do nor sanction them when they err.
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“As Chief Security Officer, the nomenclature is just a name.”
Governor Yari said despite the huge resources invested in the security of the state, killings had continued.
He added that even in spite of President Muhammadu Buhari’s order to relevant agencies to ensure security, killings had persisted.
He, therefore, appealed to the people of the state to pray to God to overcome the problems facing the state.
He pleaded that they should be patient and supportive of security agencies in the bid to save lives and property.
