A former Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) director, Professor Aminu Ibrahim, has warned that corruption, betrayal and poor coordination are weakening efforts to tackle insecurity in Zamfara State.
Ibrahim said the state’s persistent security challenges remained a major obstacle to development, calling for stronger cooperation between the Federal Government and the Zamfara State Government.
The professor, who recently received the traditional title of Durumbun Gusau, made the remarks on Sunday evening in Gusau.
The Emir of Gusau, Alhaji Abdulkadir Ibrahim Bello, conferred the title on him.
Speaking after his turbaning, Ibrahim stressed that security agencies needed better intelligence, stronger community involvement and effective coordination to confront banditry across the state.
He said the fight against insecurity required a comprehensive strategy involving government institutions, security agencies, traditional rulers, community leaders and other stakeholders.
“There is a need to improve intelligence gathering and encourage greater community participation to address the persistent security challenges confronting the state,” he said.
Prof Ibrahim Calls for Joint Security Strategy in Zamfara
Ibrahim maintained that neither the Federal Government nor the state government could successfully address Zamfara’s security problems without effective collaboration.
He called for a coordinated framework that would enable both governments to assess security threats jointly and develop practical responses.
According to him, Governor Dauda Lawal has demonstrated commitment through efforts to improve the security situation.
However, he stressed that sustained cooperation between the two levels of government remained essential to achieving lasting results.
The traditional titleholder also warned that security operations could suffer when corruption, betrayal and poor coordination compromise intelligence and operational decisions.
He called for credible information gathering and stronger cooperation among those responsible for protecting communities.
Communities Must Participate in Fight Against Banditry
The former EFCC director argued that security efforts should extend beyond the activities of military personnel and other security agencies.
He identified local communities as important partners in tackling banditry, noting that residents could contribute valuable information and support efforts to identify security threats.
Ibrahim also emphasised the need to identify and engage people with the experience and ability to develop practical solutions.
He cautioned against placing individuals whose main interest was financial gain in positions where they should be contributing to security improvements.
His remarks reinforce calls for a broader approach to insecurity in Zamfara, combining credible intelligence, accountable leadership, community participation and stronger coordination between government institutions.